Movies like Breakdown (1997)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Breakdown, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. No Country for Old Men

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    No Country for Old Men features intense chase sequences and a feeling of desolation that fans of Breakdown will recognize. The film's relentless pursuit and the looming threat of violence echo the desperate survival struggle in Breakdown.

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    2. Red Eye

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    Red Eye, much like Breakdown, offers a nerve-wracking storyline with a strong emphasis on suspense as its protagonist is caught in a chilling scenario. This film's tight pacing and tension-filled plot make it a natural follow-up for those who enjoy high stakes.

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    3. Joy Ride

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    Joy Ride, much like Breakdown, invokes the high-intensity thrills of a road trip gone awry when a prank on a truck driver turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The open road's sense of vulnerability is palpable in both films.

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    4. The Hitcher

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    The Hitcher is a suspenseful tale of a road trip interrupted by a dangerous hitchhiker, similar to Breakdown's nightmare scenario of a journey gone wrong. Its menacing antagonist and escalating tension make it a perfect companion piece.

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    5. Cellular

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    Cellular is a high-adrenaline film about an ordinary person's fight to save a stranger over a phone call, sharing Breakdown's premise of an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary, life-threatening circumstances.

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    6. Unlawful Entry

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    Unlawful Entry provides the same creeping dread and escalating tension showcased in Breakdown, as it follows a couple terrorized by a corrupt police officer. The intrusion upon domestic safety will resonate with Breakdown's theme of everyday life turning sinister.