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Breaking In 2018

Movie · 88 min · English · May 11, 2018

Directed by James McTeigueWritten by Ryan Engle

Starring Gabrielle Union, Billy Burke, Richard Cabral, Ajiona Alexus, Levi Meaden

A 2018 American action thriller film, Breaking In stars Gabrielle Union who also produced alongside Will Packer, James Lopez, Craig Perry, and Sheila Taylor. The movie centers on a mother defending her children after burglars invade the mansion of her recently deceased father. Principal photography commenced in July 2017 throughout Southern California. The film premiered in the United States on May 11, 2018. It earned over $51 million domestically. Critics offered mixed responses, highlighting Union's acting while noting "thinly sketched characters and a slapdash plot."

Director James McTeigue helmed this production which features Gabrielle Union in a leading role. The story unfolds when intruders target the late father's estate. Filming took place in July 2017 across Southern California locations. May 11, 2018 marked its American debut date. Box office returns surpassed $51 million in domestic markets. Reviewers gave varied assessments, commending Union's portrayal but criticizing character development and narrative structure.