Breakdown (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1978, Breakdown is a drama film directed by Miloš Radivojević, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A journalist lives his smooth citizen life, married to a woman from respected family. But, conflicts with manager at work are becoming more often, his marriage is unstable and the outer manifestation of all this is a strange skin disease. Doctors recommend resting in nature and self-examination. In the mountains, in a lonely house near the lake, he meets a woman, also unadjusted and lonely. The consequences of this encounter are beneficial. Capable to love again, he gets his moral strength, and disease retreats. He breaks off his contacts with his wife's family and with "petit bourgeois" of his former life, confronts his boss and wins, realizing that this is only a first victory which has straightened him up.
Who’s in it. Breakdown stars Aleksandar Berček as Saša, Milena Dravić as Sašina ljubavnica, Neda Arnerić as Nada and Ljuba Tadić as Urednik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Breakdown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakdown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakdown (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breakdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breakdown worth watching?
- Breakdown holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakdown?
- Breakdown stars Aleksandar Berček, Milena Dravić, Neda Arnerić, Ljuba Tadić and Dušan Janićijević.