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The Breaker Upperers

  • 2018
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
7.1K
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Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek in The Breaker Upperers (2018)
Two best friends create a business that specializes in breaking-up couples for cash.
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Comedy

For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.

  • Directors
    • Madeleine Sami
    • Jackie van Beek
  • Writers
    • Madeleine Sami
    • Jackie van Beek
  • Stars
    • Madeleine Sami
    • Jackie van Beek
    • James Rolleston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    7.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Madeleine Sami
      • Jackie van Beek
    • Writers
      • Madeleine Sami
      • Jackie van Beek
    • Stars
      • Madeleine Sami
      • Jackie van Beek
      • James Rolleston
    • 84User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Madeleine Sami
    Madeleine Sami
    • Mel
    Jackie van Beek
    Jackie van Beek
    • Jen
    James Rolleston
    James Rolleston
    • Jordan
    Celia Pacquola
    Celia Pacquola
    • Anna
    Ana Scotney
    Ana Scotney
    • Sepa
    Rima Te Wiata
    Rima Te Wiata
    • Shona
    Carl Bland
    • Graham
    Brett O'Gorman
    • Stan
    Cohen Holloway
    Cohen Holloway
    • Joe
    Tekeepa Aria
    • Sepa's Crew
    • (as Te Keepa Aria)
    Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
    • Sepa's Crew
    • (as Amanaki Prescott)
    Moe Laga
    • Sepa's Crew
    Hilary Samuela
    • Sepa's Crew
    • (as Hillary Samuela)
    Darren Taniue
    • Sepa's Crew
    • (as Bryce Darren Taniue)
    Angella Dravid
    Angella Dravid
    • Jodie
    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Tinder Date
    Gentiane Lupi
    • Muay Thai Trainer
    • (as Gentiane 'AAA' Lupi)
    Nic Sampson
    Nic Sampson
    • Jeff Wald
    • Directors
      • Madeleine Sami
      • Jackie van Beek
    • Writers
      • Madeleine Sami
      • Jackie van Beek
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews84

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    DroogEditor

    Laughed out loud watching alone

    This has not happened in a long time: I thought this was so funny, I laughed out loud several times. Even skipped back to rewatch perfect comedic timing.

    Cast was incredible! All parts, especially the posse.

    Well done!

    The negative reviewers watched a different movie. Obviously.
    Gordon-11

    It's quite funny

    This film tells the story of two women who break relationships for a living.

    The breaking up part is quite funny, and there are plenty of jokes to keep the laughs going. The friendship part of the film is a bit slower, but it's still good. The fact that all actors and actresses are fresh faces to me is quite refreshing.
    ivantheeditor

    oh god yes!!

    I'm european so maybe that's why i loved all the nasty humor but honestly i don't know what these people are talking about. this movie is a hidden gem. it's so freaking unique and original. the only thing i didn't like about this movie was how short it was!! it wasn't perfect but for a kiwi movie it was so much better than i expected. the acting from the two chicks was spot on. this isn't trying to win any oscars, it's just a ridiculous, hilarious movie to help you kill some time in a great way.
    7theirishfox

    No filter friendship

    I admit, I'm surprised it was a movie. I thought I had clicked on a TV series and was going to enjoy new break up scenarios every episode. So for me it was over too quickly and wrapped up too easily. But regardless, I had fun. I laughed, I cringed, I was entertained.
    7feardeathbywater

    Entertaining... with a sometimes uncomfortable/awkward edge

    I honestly find it difficult to understand why this film has so many one star reviews! I enjoyed the silly and sometimes very uncomfortable humour, and thought there was a real warmth to the film. I'm hoping to see more from the two female leads in future.

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    • Trivia
      "A Love Song" performed by Madeleine Sami's wife Ladyhawke (aka Pip Brown) plays over the end credits.
    • Crazy credits
      There's a scene while the end credits start to roll, as well as a scene after they've rolled.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Month in Movies: February 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      No Make Up
      Written by Locke

      Performed by P.H.F

      Control

      Courtesy of P.H.F

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2019 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruptures et compagnie
    • Filming locations
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Piki Films
      • Miss Conception Films
      • Bespoke Post
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,767,411
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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