Breaking Upwards (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Breaking Upwards is a comedy and romance film directed by Daryl Wein, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?
Who’s in it. Breaking Upwards stars Zoe Lister-Jones as Zoe, Daryl Wein as Daryl, Julie White as Joanie and Andrea Martin as Helaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Breaking Upwards has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Upwards page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Upwards tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Upwards (2009)?
- In US, Breaking Upwards is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking Upwards worth watching?
- Breaking Upwards holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking Upwards?
- Breaking Upwards stars Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White, Andrea Martin and Peter Friedman.
- When was Breaking Upwards released?
- Breaking Upwards was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.