The Broken Key (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2017, The Broken Key is a thriller, science fiction and history film directed by Louis Nero, running about 120 minutes. “Eternal Life on Earth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a near future, due to the effects of an uncompromising law on the eco-sustainability of supports, paper has become a rare item, a luxury possession, controlled by the "Big Z": Zimurgh Corporation.
Who’s in it. The Broken Key stars Rutger Hauer as Professor Moonlight, Michael Madsen as Tully DeMarco, Christophe Lambert as Count Francis Rosebud and Geraldine Chaplin as Tower Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Broken Key has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broken Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Key tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Key (2017)?
- In US, The Broken Key is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Broken Key worth watching?
- The Broken Key holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, science fiction and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Broken Key?
- The Broken Key stars Rutger Hauer, Michael Madsen, Christophe Lambert, Geraldine Chaplin and Franco Nero.
- When was The Broken Key released?
- The Broken Key was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.