Breaking and Entering (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2006, Breaking and Entering is a drama and romance film directed by Anthony Minghella, running about 129 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in a blighted, inner-city neighbourhood of London, Breaking and Entering examines an affair which unfolds between a successful British landscape architect and Amira, a Bosnian woman – the mother of a troubled teen son – who was widowed by the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Who’s in it. Breaking and Entering stars Jude Law as Will Francis, Juliette Binoche as Amira, Vera Farmiga as Oana and Robin Wright as Liv, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Breaking and Entering has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and 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 Breaking and Entering page.

If you liked it. Fans of Breaking and Entering tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Breaking and Entering (2006)?
In US, Breaking and Entering is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Breaking and Entering worth watching?
Breaking and Entering holds an audience score of 6.0 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 and Entering?
Breaking and Entering stars Jude Law, Juliette Binoche, Vera Farmiga, Robin Wright and Martin Freeman.
When was Breaking and Entering released?
Breaking and Entering was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.