Breaking Bad
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Overview
When chemistry teacher Walter White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given only two years to live, he decides he has nothing to lose. He lives with his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, and his wife, in New Mexico. Determined to ensure that his family will have a secure future, Walt embarks on a career of drugs and crime. He proves to be r...
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Vince Gilligan
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About Breaking Bad (2008)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Breaking Bad (2008) is a Crime, Drama, and Thriller film from United States. It runs 49 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's about
When chemistry teacher Walter White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given only two years to live, he decides he has nothing to lose. He lives with his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, and his wife, in New Mexico. Determined to ensure that his family will have a secure future, Walt embarks on a career of drugs and crime. He proves to be remarkably proficient in this new world as he begins manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with one of his former students. The series tracks the impacts of a fatal diagnosis on a regular, hard working man, and explores how a fatal diagnosis affects his morality and transforms him into a major player of the drug trade.
Cast and crew
The film stars Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Vince Gilligan, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Breaking Bad holds a rating of 9.5/10 based on 2,427,967 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 96%. Notable recognition: Won 16 Primetime Emmys. 172 wins & 269 nominations total. These numbers place Breaking Bad within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 2008, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Breaking Bad is currently available to stream with a subscription on Netflix. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home and Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Breaking Bad is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, Breaking Bad offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2008 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Breaking Bad on your watchlist for later.
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