Breaking Up (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Breaking Up is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Greenwald, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.
Who’s in it. Breaking Up stars Russell Crowe as Steve, Salma Hayek Pinault as Monica, Abraham Alvarez as Minister and Carlo Corazon as Gym Trainer (day dream sequence) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Breaking Up has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Up (1997)?
- In US, Breaking Up is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking Up worth watching?
- Breaking Up holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking Up?
- Breaking Up stars Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek Pinault, Abraham Alvarez, Carlo Corazon and Marty Granger.
- When was Breaking Up released?
- Breaking Up was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.