The Broken (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, The Broken is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Sean Ellis, running about 93 minutes. “Face your fear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of a successful radiologist spirals out of control when she sees the spitting image of herself driving down a London street. While attempting to uncover who the imposter could be, she stumbles into a terrifying mystery that her family and closest friends are somehow involved in, leaving her with no one to trust.
Who’s in it. The Broken stars Lena Headey as Gina McVey, Ulrich Thomsen as Dr Robert Zachman, Melvil Poupaud as Stefan Chambers and Michelle Duncan as Kate Coleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Broken has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broken page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken (2008)?
- In GB, The Broken is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Broken worth watching?
- The Broken holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Broken?
- The Broken stars Lena Headey, Ulrich Thomsen, Melvil Poupaud, Michelle Duncan and Asier Newman.
- When was The Broken released?
- The Broken was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.