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Breaking Up (1997)

Movie ★ 4.6 90 min

Romance Comedy

An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.

Robert Greenwald Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 1997
Runtime
90 min
Rating
R
Box office
$11,690
IMDb
tt0118772
Language
Studio
, Greenlight Productions

Themes

Cast

Russell Crowe Russell Crowe Steve Salma Hayek Pinault Salma Hayek Pinault Monica Abraham Alvarez Abraham Alvarez Minister Carlo Corazon Gym Trainer (day dream sequence) (uncredited) Marty Granger Steve's date - kissing (uncredited) Mary Ann Schmidt Mary Ann Schmidt Dream Scene Fitness Model

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Frequently asked questions

What is Breaking Up about?
An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.
Who directed Breaking Up?
Breaking Up was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in Breaking Up?
Breaking Up stars Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek Pinault, Abraham Alvarez, Carlo Corazon.
When was Breaking Up released?
Breaking Up is a 1997 romance, comedy film.
Where can I watch Breaking Up?
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