Breakthrough
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BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.
Cast
- Marcel Ruiz
- Topher Grace
- Sarah Constible
- Dennis Haysbert
- Nancy Sorel
- Miriam Smith
- Victor Zinck Jr.
- Mike Colter
- Chrissy Metz
- Josh Lucas
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- Jan 16, 2020
Be an Oscar completist they said, it will be fun they said
Chris FeilJan 26, 2020i hate the oscars for many reasons this year, but the main one has to be that they subjected me to THIS train wreck of a movie
mariaApr 9, 2019dumbass kid, glad he fell into the cold puddle for texting on plain ice
marlon - Jan 13, 2020
One out of Breakthrough, Honey Boy, Atlantics, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Farewell, Hustlers, and Clemency is an Oscar nominated film in 2020 directed by a woman.
dselwynsI'm a Christian and I like watching faith-based films even though I'm aware how cheesy, melodramatic, and preachy they all are. Christian movies are pretty much hated in general public because most of them are like an hour long in-your-face sermon. You know what, I agree.…
LinusMxxJan 7, 2022Greatest Christian movie ever, which resonated more with me and my mom as many of it was very reminiscent to what happened to me when I was just 3 years old and just like the young boy in this movie I died for a few minutes and spent the majority of my hospital stay in a…
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine - Jan 18, 2020
anyone else notice the sexual tension between the pastor and both of the parents? 👀
🌻 lindsay 🌻May 20, 2019No one: Literally no one: Not a single soul: Chrissy Metz: how DARE you not pray every minute of every day for my son, John Smith. No one say a negative thing about my son, John Smith, or I will storm out of the room ANGRILY. In fact, don’t even THINK a negative…
nathanApr 18, 2019To heck with western medicine! All we need is our man, white Jesus! 😜🙌🏻🙏🏼👑 Jeremiah 11:11
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- Lina lovedBreakthrough
“oh, hell yeah! sorry, sorry, sorry.” made me wanna cry lol 😭
flavia likedBreakthrough8/10
cintiaandmarlon lovedBreakthroughAmamos o filme, muito difícil a gente odiar um filme pois somos bobões, a narrativa desse filme é muito linda, a fé dessa mãe nos comoveu bastante, tanto que o ma até chorou KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK, amamos.
- Acd likedBreakthrough
It was good and So sad 🥲 but i love the end and the fact that its inspired by True events Omgg it make me cry even more😭 7.5/10👍🏽
Scleratrice likedBreakthroughThis movie is fantastic and very smooth. It demonstrates how important it is to have faith.
Cicily Donelle lovedBreakthroughGrab a tissue box because you will need it watching this amazing movie with an amazing cast
- nvm lovedBreakthrough
powerful movie literally had me tearing up YOUR WORDSS HAVE POWERRRRR always have faith
chloe lovedBreakthroughthis movie never fails to make me cry every time I watch it 😭
lib mae dislikedBreakthroughVery powerful message but horrible acting… very low budget
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- ASAna Serrano
This movie was excellent! I know People don’t expect much from Christian films but this was so good! It had me (and the others in the theatre) crying! I feel so encouraged in my faith.
YBYanin Belmont -PerezGOD IS GOD
NRNEIL ROBERTSONWow that was amazing... a true story and what a story... loved it
- DEDanni Edison
Breakthrough was a beautiful, emotional movie that brought the audience to tears. It’s a testament to the miracles of faith, love and family.
LPLizette PenateGod is everything!
HMHenry MejiaWe need more movies like this in this world!!!
- SWshay williams
It was absolutely incredible! The cast was phenomenal and it was very moving!
DVDaisy VBring tissues
JCJulio CollazoExcellent Movie, a great motivation to keep praying to keep the faith in a true and alive God. God is good.
Metacritic
Apr 16, 2019
Cinematically, there isn't much of a breakthrough, or breaking of a mold, when it comes to how these stories are told. But what distinguishes the film is the daring depiction of a complex, flawed, fierce and faithful woman.
Katie Walsh
Los Angeles Times
Apr 10, 2019
For a movie focusing so intently on personal faith, it doesn’t much trust your independent capacity to find religious, spiritual, or other meaning in what is truly an amazing story.
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
Apr 9, 2019
I am not religious, nor have I ever claimed to be, but I enjoy a good inspirational tale. And I do believe that miracles can occur and that those stories absolutely serve a purpose in mainstream films. But in “Breakthrough,” I found myself being dismissed as a viewer, being directed to put my confidence in a story that was layered in the superficial aspects of faith — to trust without question, and just to believe that prayer conquers all, even as the film provides no foundation as to why I should.
Yolanda Machado
TheWrap
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breakthrough (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Breakthrough (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 56min long.
What's Breakthrough (2019) about?
BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.
Who's the cast of Breakthrough (2019)?
- Marcel Ruiz as John Smith
- Topher Grace as Pastor Jason Noble
- Sarah Constible as Neighbor Lady
- Dennis Haysbert as Dr. Garrett
- Nancy Sorel as Mrs. Abbott
- Miriam Smith as VP Nancy Benes
- Victor Zinck Jr. as Joe Marrow
- Mike Colter as Tommy Shine
- Chrissy Metz as Joyce Smith
- Josh Lucas as Brian Smith
Who's the director behind Breakthrough (2019)?
Roxann Dawson directed Breakthrough (2019).
Who produced Breakthrough (2019)?
Becki Cross Trujillo, Stephen Curry and DeVon Franklin produced Breakthrough (2019).
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