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The Breaking Point

5.019211h 10mMovieDrama

Ruth Marshall's dire financial situation forces her to marry Richard Janeway, a wealthy but drunken playboy who cheats on her. Not only that, but on their honeymoon he hooks up with Lucia, a former girlfriend. Ruth becomes pregnant, but on…

DirectorPaul Scardon
WritersMary Lerner·H.H. Van Loan
ProducerJ.L. Frothingham

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Cast · Directed by Paul Scardon

BBBessie Barriscale
Bessie Barriscale
Ruth Marshall
WMWalter McGrail
Walter McGrail
Richard Janeway
ETEthel Grey Terry
Ethel Grey Terry
Lucia Deeping
EBEugenie Besserer
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Janeway
POPat O'Malley
Pat O'Malley
Phillip Bradley
WHWinter Hall
Winter Hall
Dr. Hillyer
WLWilfred Lucas
Wilfred Lucas
Mortimer Davidson
JDJoseph J. Dowling
Joseph J. Dowling
Mrs. Marshall
LKLydia Knott
Lydia Knott
Mrs. Marshall
IY
Irene Yeager
Camilla

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The Breaking Point — streaming FAQ

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The Breaking Point isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Breaking Point on Netflix?

No, The Breaking Point is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for The Breaking Point?

The Breaking Point hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 4, 1921. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.