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77% Critic Match
Breakthrough
“Based On The Impossible True Story”
7.7 / 10• 2019• 1h 56m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.
Cast & Crew
Chrissy Metz
Joyce Smith
Lead
Josh Lucas
Brian Smith
Topher Grace
Pastor Jason Noble
Mike Colter
Tommy Shine
Marcel Ruiz
John Smith
Sam Trammell
Dr. Kent Sutterer
Dennis Haysbert
Dr. Garrett
Maddy Martin
Abby Sutterer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Roxann Dawson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Breakthrough is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
