Breakthrough

"Based On The Impossible True Story"

Apr 17 2019 PG 1h 56m
Biography, Drama

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

When he was 14, Smith drowned in Lake Saint Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. Then the youth's mother, Joyce Smith, entered the room, praying loudly. Suddenly, there was a pulse.

Written by

Joyce Smith, Grant Nieporte

Directed by

Roxann Dawson

Cast

Marcel Ruiz, Topher Grace, Sarah Constible

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 11 nominations total

Trailers
Breakthrough | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX
Scores
# of Votes
11,423
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA