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Something Must Break (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2014, Something Must Break is a drama film directed by Ester Martin Bergsmark, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. When Sebastian meets Andreas for the first time, he knows they belong together. While Sebastian defies gender norms — flouting convention in his androgynous fluidity — straight-identifying Andreas becomes unable to accept his attraction to another man, as their relationship progresses. Struggling with his identity, Sebastian becomes increasingly determined to become “Ellie,” even if it means walking away from Andreas. Something Must Break brims with raw electricity as it explores questions of gender and sexuality with refreshing candor.

Who’s in it. Something Must Break stars Saga Becker as Sebastian / Ellie, Iggy Malmborg as Andreas, Shima Niavarani as Lea and Mattias Åhlén as Mattias, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Something Must Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Must Break page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Something Must Break (2014)?
In GB, Something Must Break is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Something Must Break worth watching?
Something Must Break holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Something Must Break?
Something Must Break stars Saga Becker, Iggy Malmborg, Shima Niavarani, Mattias Åhlén and Daniel Nyström.
When was Something Must Break released?
Something Must Break was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.