Overview
On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
What was the budget and revenue for Breakdown?
The official budget was $36,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $50,159,144 worldwide.
Where was Breakdown produced?
It was produced by companies including The De Laurentiis Company, Spelling Films, Paramount Pictures in United States of America.
Breakdown Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Breakdown wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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