Breathe
Breathe

Breathe

2017Movie118 minEnglish

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users83%
Director: Andy SerkisGenres: Biography, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1950s England, Robin Cavendish, a charismatic young man, is diagnosed with polio and given only a few months to live. Despite the devastating prognosis, Robin and his devoted wife Diana refuse to give up. With the help of Diana's twin brothers, they transform his life into an inspiring adventure, challenging the conventions of his time and empowering others with his spirit.

Critical Reception

Breathe received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances from the lead actors, and inspiring true story. Some critics noted a conventional narrative structure but found the film's heartfelt approach and the real-life story of resilience to be compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful performances, particularly from Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
  • Commended for its touching and inspirational true story of love and perseverance.
  • Felt by some to be a straightforward, albeit moving, biographical drama.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional resonance and the inspiring true story of Robin Cavendish, with many highlighting the moving performances and the film's uplifting message about overcoming adversity.

Fun Fact

Andy Serkis, known for his motion-capture performances, directed "Breathe" as his feature directorial debut.

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This is a delightfully photographed depiction of the life of pioneering Simon Cavendish (Andrew Garfield), afflicted with chronically debilitating polio in his late twenties, who spent much of his life striving, with his wife Diana (Claire ...