One release I will definitely be adding to my film collection this October will be, Breakdown 4K Ultra HD which is being released by Paramount.
Breakdown (1997) is an excellent thriller from director Jonathan Mostow which stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan and M.C. Gainey.
Plot
A couple on a road trip from Boston to San Diego in their new Jeep suffer a breakdown in the middle of nowhere. A helpful truck driver offers to give them a lift to the nearest gas station. Jeff decides to stay with the vehicle while his wife goes with the truck driver to arrange for their Jeep to be towed back and repaired.
However all is not as it seems and when no help arrives, Jeff makes his way to the truck stop but finds no trace of his wife!
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The film took an estimated $50.2 million at the box office against a budget of around $36 million. Overall the movie was well received by the critics and has gone on to be a bit of a cult classic.
Rotten Tomatoes currently has the film at a Tomatometer (Critics) 83% and Popcornmeter (Audience) 68% rating as of the time of writing.
You can find the film trailer lower down the page.
If you like Kurt Russell films then you may wish to pick up another thriller that is due out on Blu-ray later in September, Unlawful Entry (1992).
Breakdown 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
This Paramount Home Entertainment release comes with the feature film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray. I’ve listed all of the extras included with this release lower down.
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Letterbox
- Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround
- Running Time: 93 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- Filmmaker Focus: Director Jonathan Mostow On Breakdown
- Commentary By Director Jonathan Mostow and Kurt Russell
- Victory Is Hers: Kathleen Quinlan On Breakdown
- A Brilliant Partnership: Martha De Laurentiis On Breakdown
Purchase Information
You can own it now on 4K UHD + Blu-ray for £19.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 1st April 2025).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
Breakdown 4K Ultra HD releases on 21st October 2024 in the UK.
Watch The Original Trailer
Trailer NOT representative of Paramount’s 4K UHD release..
What Do You Think?
I really like this film and recommend anyone yet to see it to give it a look.
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