IMDb 4.2 2013 HD

Breakout

Breakout

2013
Action Thriller
89 min R Canada
4.3 / 10
4.2 IMDB

A pair of criminals try to track down the kids who witnessed them commit a murder in the woods.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Damian Lee
Starring
Brendan Fraser / Dominic Purcell / Ethan Suplee / Lara Daans / Naomi Andrews / Andrew Jackson / Meegwun Fairbrother / Holly Deveaux

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense suspenseful grim desperate chase survival predictable gritty unvarnished straightforward committed action-driven

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Breakout' offers a straightforward, action-driven thriller centred on a desperate bid to silence witnesses. Brendan Fraser and Dominic Purcell lead the charge, bringing a necessary intensity to their roles. The film’s direction keeps the narrative focused on the…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The premise of 'Breakout' – a frantic chase after a murder – promises a certain level of intensity, yet the execution falls somewhat short. Brendan Fraser and Dominic Purcell are present, but their characters feel like archetypes within…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Breakout', Brendan Fraser and Dominic Purcell engage in a grim, high-stakes pursuit. The film’s strength lies in its unwavering focus on the immediate peril faced by both the criminals and their young witnesses. The direction effectively uses…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Breakout' attempts to weave a tense thriller from a familiar scenario, with criminals pursuing young witnesses. The performances by Brendan Fraser and Dominic Purcell provide some grounding, though the material itself feels somewhat underdeveloped. The film’s tone leans…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Brendan Fraser and Dominic Purcell anchor 'Breakout', a film that plunges viewers into a tense, woodland manhunt. The premise is straightforward: criminals trying to silence children who saw them commit a murder. While the narrative doesn't reinvent the…

FAQs

For those who appreciate gritty thrillers with a direct, high-stakes plot, 'Breakout' could certainly appeal. The central conflict of criminals hunting witnesses in a remote setting provides ample opportunity for suspense and tension. While the narrative focuses on the immediate chase, the underlying desperation and the escalating danger inherent in the premise are hallmarks of the genre that fans of intense cinematic experiences often seek out.