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Breakthrough

7.720191h 56mMovieDrama

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her…

DirectorRoxann Dawson
WriterGrant Nieporte
ProducersDeVon Franklin·Becki Cross Trujillo

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roxann Dawson

Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz
Joyce Smith
Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas
Brian Smith
Topher Grace
Topher Grace
Pastor Jason Noble
Mike Colter
Mike Colter
Tommy Shine
Marcel Ruiz
Marcel Ruiz
John Smith
Sam Trammell
Sam Trammell
Dr. Kent Sutterer
Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Dr. Garrett
Maddy Martin
Maddy Martin
Abby Sutterer
Isaac Kragten
Isaac Kragten
Josh
Nikolas Dukic
Nikolas Dukic
Reiger
Taylor Mosby
Taylor Mosby
Chayla
Alissa Skovbye
Alissa Skovbye
Emma

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Breakthrough — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Breakthrough?

Breakthrough isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Breakthrough on Netflix?

No, Breakthrough is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Breakthrough on Amazon Prime Video?

Breakthrough isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Breakthrough for free?

Breakthrough isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Breakthrough based on a true story?

Yes — Breakthrough is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).