The movie we are discussing is “Breakable You” that was released in 2017. This film is a drama-comedy, showcasing the life of a New York City family named the Wellers, with Holly Hunter, Tony Shalhoub, and Alfred Molina in the lead roles. In this segment, you’ll discover some curious details about where the film was shot and interesting trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The entirety of “Breakable You” was shot in New York City, the city known for being remarkably vibrant. Being one of the most filmed locations in the world, NYC provided a spectacular backdrop for the movie. Unfortunately, specific information about the filming dates is not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Holly Hunter | Eleanor Weller |
| Tony Shalhoub | Adam Weller |
| Alfred Molina | Paul Weller |
| Cristin Milioti | Maud Weller |
| Omar Metwally | Samir Kamali |
| Caroline Aaron | Judith Singer |
| Brooke Adams | Ruth Frank |
| Beege Barkette | Joanne |
| Isabelle Candelier | Sandrine Bonhommet |
| Angela Church | Shelly Frank |
| Saoirse Heckrich | Baby Rose |
| Yumi Iwama | Dr. Lin |
| Celia Keenan-Bolger | Jenny |
| Tamika Lawrence | Tara |
| Adrian Lester | Ken Yates |
| Carl Lundstedt | Waiter |
| Siena Marino | Zahra |
| Adam Wade McLaughlin | (as Adam McLaughlin) |
| Peter O’Meara | Brian Galvin |
| Barry Primus | Dr. Chazen |
| Jeremy Shamos | Robert Gordon |
| Max Singer | College Student |
| Mariette Strauss | Didi |
| Maggie Wagner | Melanie |
| Laura June Weissinger | Nora |
| Gameela Wright | Louise |
| Doris McCarthy | After Party Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Here are some more interesting bits about “Breakable You”:
- It is a comedy-drama — a genre that blends comic and dramatic elements to create a meaningful narrative that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- The movie features acclaimed actors including Holly Hunter, Tony Shalhoub, and Alfred Molina. It’s director, Andrew Wagner, is known for his unique storytelling style.
- The film is based on a novel by Brian Morton.
- The run-time of the movie is 2 hours.
- The movie goes by different names in different countries — in Spain, it’s called “A pedazos,” and in Italy, it’s known as “I casi della vita.”
- It was distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the United States and Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in Australia.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
