Breaking Up (1997 film)

Breaking Up
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Greenwald
Screenplay byMichael Cristofer
Based onBreaking Up
by Michael Cristofer
Produced by
  • Robert Greenwald
  • George Moffly
Starring
CinematographyMauro Fiore
Edited bySuzanne Hines
Music byMark Mothersbaugh
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)
Running time
89 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$11,690

Breaking Up is a 1997 American romantic drama film directed by Robert Greenwald and written by Michael Cristofer, based on his stage play of the same name. The film stars Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek as Steve and Monica, a couple whose relationship leads to an out-of-the-blue marriage. It was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on October 17, 1997.

Plot

Cast

Reception

Ken Eisner of Variety magazine wrote: "Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek make attractive leads, but they have neither the marquee power nor the requisite chemistry to keep Breaking Up from getting left at the altar of general distribution."[2]

References

  1. ^ "Breaking Up (15)". British Board of Film Classification. November 21, 1997. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  2. ^ Eisner, Ken (June 29, 1997). "Breaking Up". Variety.