Breaking Bad (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 8.9
Released in 2008, Breaking Bad is a drama and crime series. “Change the equation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Who’s in it. Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston as Walter White, Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman, Anna Gunn as Skyler White and Dean Norris as Hank Schrader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, Breaking Bad sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Bad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Bad tend to enjoy Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan, Chernobyl and Stranger Things.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Bad (2008)?
- In US, Breaking Bad is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Breaking Bad worth watching?
- Breaking Bad holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breaking Bad?
- Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris and Betsy Brandt.
- When was Breaking Bad released?
- Breaking Bad was released in 2008.