Breakthrough (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, Breakthrough is a drama film directed by Roxann Dawson, running about 116 minutes. “Based On The Impossible True Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.
Who’s in it. Breakthrough stars Chrissy Metz as Joyce Smith, Josh Lucas as Brian Smith, Topher Grace as Pastor Jason Noble and Mike Colter as Tommy Shine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Breakthrough has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakthrough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakthrough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakthrough (2019)?
- In US, Breakthrough is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breakthrough worth watching?
- Breakthrough holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breakthrough?
- Breakthrough stars Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter and Marcel Ruiz.
- When was Breakthrough released?
- Breakthrough was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.