Breathe (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, Breathe is a drama and romance film directed by Andy Serkis, running about 118 minutes. “With her love, he lived” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.
Who’s in it. Breathe stars Andrew Garfield as Robin Cavendish, Claire Foy as Diana Cavendish, Hugh Bonneville as Teddy Hall and Tom Hollander as Bloggs Blacker / David Blacker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Breathe has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Breathe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breathe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathe (2017)?
- In US, Breathe is available to 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 Breathe worth watching?
- Breathe holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breathe?
- Breathe stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hollander and Miranda Raison.
- When was Breathe released?
- Breathe was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.