Fractured

"Finding his family means facing the truth."

2019 1h 39m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 3,031

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Synopsis

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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.

“Finding his family means facing the truth.”

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Cast

Sam Worthington
Ray Monroe
Lily Rabe
Joanne Monroe
Lucy Capri
Peri Monroe
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Berthram
Lauren Cochrane
Officer Childes
Shane Dean
Officer Griggs
Adjoa Andoh
Dr. Isaacs
Stephanie Sy
Nurse Anne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brad Anderson
Writers: Alan B. McElroy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brad Anderson, shot by Björn Charpentier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anton Sanko. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Mead shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Sam Worthington and Lily Rabe and Lucy Capri carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Finding his family means facing the truth.".

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7 / 7

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IMDB entry: tt4332232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Brad Anderson directs. Björn Charpentier behind the camera. Anton Sanko scores. Robert Mead cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Brad Anderson, shot by Björn Charpentier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Anton Sanko. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert Mead shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sam Worthington and Lily Rabe and Lucy Capri carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Finding his family means facing the truth.".
7IMDB entry: tt4332232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Björn Charpentier
Original score: Anton Sanko
Editing: Robert Mead
Production design: Lauren Crasco
Costume design: Sandra Soke
Makeup / hair: Nina Kvaternik
VFX supervisor: Blake Goedde
Sound: Ron Bochar
Stunt coordinator: Sean Skene
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Fractured (2019)

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Sheldon Nylander2019-10-19
★ 4/10
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 only does she not return, but the hospital has no record of his wife or daughter ever having been there. He must now rescue his family from an organ harvesting operation being run out of the hospital. OR DOES HE??? dramatic music plays There are questions about whether he’s really perceiving things as they are while the hospital staff attempts to gaslight him and make him believe that he’s for all intents and purposes crazy. OR IS HE??? dramatic music plays Okay, I have to add these dramatic bits to this review because they’re more dramatic than the actual movie. It’s pretty obvious rather quickly what’s going on. Part of the problem may be the short runtime combined with a kind of lengthy setup. The setup seems to be designed to convey the sense of waiting long times in the hospital ER waiting room (...ah hah hah social commentary…) But this lengthy first act cuts into the time that could be used to build mystery and tension. As it is, it almost seems like a long “Twilight Zone” episode. If you want an “Are they crazy or not?” film that’s much better, check out “Flightplan” with Jodie Foster. But “Fractured” is a generally poor take on the genre and I can only recommend it if you really have nothing else to watch or do.
Gimly2019-12-28
★ 3/10
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.
RalphRahal2025-01-20
★ 6/10
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 and sets a somber mood that makes the experience feel heavier, but in a good way. The cold theme adds to the discomfort, making the story even more jarring to watch. Sam Worthington carries the movie with a solid performance, convincingly portraying a man unraveling under pressure. His intensity keeps you invested in his journey, even when the story starts to lose momentum. On the other hand, Lily Rabe feels miscast in her role. While her screen time is limited, it’s enough to notice that she doesn’t quite fit, and the lack of chemistry between the characters weakens some emotional beats. The plot, while intriguing, feels a bit predictable and struggles to maintain its energy throughout. It lacks the driving force that would keep it gripping from start to finish. Structurally, the movie feels loose, as if it’s not quite sure how to pace itself. You can piece it together if you look at it through the lens of a traditional three-act structure, but it’s not immediately clear while watching. Still, the movie’s atmosphere and Worthington’s performance make it a decent watch, especially if you enjoy psychological thrillers that play with perception.