6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Breakthrough (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a conservative Christian worldview by depicting a divine miracle as the solution to an insurmountable medical crisis, emphasizing the power of prayer and faith over secular explanations.
The film 'Breakthrough' incorporates diversity through the casting of a Latino actor in a role based on a real-life white individual. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without explicit critique, focusing instead on themes of faith and community.
Secondary
The film is based on a true story. The real-life first responder Tommy Shine, who is white, is portrayed by Mike Colter, a Black actor, constituting a race swap.
The film strongly affirms Christian faith, portraying prayer, community, and belief as sources of strength and the catalyst for a miraculous recovery. The narrative aligns with the virtues and power of the faith.
Breakthrough is a Christian drama focused on a true story of faith and a miraculous recovery. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The film "Breakthrough" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a faith-based story of a boy's miraculous recovery, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Breakthrough" is based on a true story, and all significant characters, including John Smith, Joyce Smith, and Pastor Jason Noble, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts. No instances of a character's established gender being changed were found.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
7.6
Critic Ratings
6.0
4.6
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