Breaking

Based on a true story, this crime drama follows Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine who struggles to return to civilian life. After being denied government benefits and facing financial ruin, he takes several employees hostage in a bank. His goal is to draw attention to his situation and the failures of the veterans' system, leading to a tense standoff with police.

The film was directed by Abi Damaris Corbin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kwame Kwei-Armah. It stars John Boyega in the lead role, appearing alongside Michael Kenneth Williams, Nicole Beharie, Connie Britton, Selenis Leyva, and Jeffrey Donovan. Produced by companies including Little Lamb Productions and Epic, the movie is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Released in August 2022, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received a generally positive response from viewers, holding a 6.3 rating on IMDb from 11,000 votes and a 6.5 rating on TMDB from 239 votes. Professional critics provided a slightly higher assessment, with a rating of 6.7 based on 155 reviews.