Fractured
Fractured

Fractured

2019Movie99 minEnglish

Driving cross-country, Ray and his wife and daughter stop at a highway rest area where his daughter falls and breaks her arm. After a frantic rush to the hospital and a clash with the check-in nurse, Ray is finally able to get her to a doctor. While the wife and daughter go downstairs for an MRI, Ray, exhausted, passes out in a chair in the lobby. Upon waking up, they have no record or knowledge of Ray's family ever being checked in.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users62%
Director: Brad AndersonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A family on a road trip stops at a remote rest area where their daughter, Peri, falls into a hole and injures her leg. After a tense hospital visit, Ray grows increasingly concerned about his wife and daughter's treatment and starts to suspect a sinister plot may be unfolding within the hospital walls. He begins to investigate, uncovering disturbing secrets that challenge his sanity and his perception of reality.

Critical Reception

Fractured received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Sam Worthington's performance, while others criticized its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences generally found it to be a moderately entertaining thriller with a compelling premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively builds suspense and features a solid performance from its lead.
  • However, the plot becomes increasingly muddled and relies on predictable, unsatisfying twists.
  • Some found the psychological thriller elements engaging, while others felt it fell short of its potential.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the intriguing mystery presented. However, many found the ending to be disappointing and felt the plot became too convoluted in its attempt to be clever, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was originally titled 'The Waiting Room' before being renamed 'Fractured'.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Fractured is a psychological thriller with an intriguing premise and some well-crafted twists, but its execution falls short of fully realizing its potential. The film effectively introduces its main character, Ray, and his strained relatio...
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Fractured is a tense psychological thriller that thrives on its cold, unsettling atmosphere. The cinematography does a great job of pulling you into the story, using muted tones and stark settings to keep you on edge. It’s visually striking...
Gimly

Gimly

When a movie holds a mystery, that's great, but when a movie just straight-up lies to you, that's crap. _Fractured_ is the latter. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

After an accident, Ray, played by Sam Worthington, has to take his daughter to the hospital. But something funny is going on at the hospital, which comes to a head with they take his wife and daughter for tests and she doesn’t return. Not o...