---
title: "Don't Breathe"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-breathe-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 300669
imdb_id: "tt4160708"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 8042
content_rating: "R"
---

# Don't Breathe (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-breathe-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Don't Breathe is a 2016 film centered on a group of teenagers who attempt to commit a robbery. The plot follows these individuals as they break into the home of a blind man, operating under the assumption that they will be able to execute what they perceive to be the perfect crime. Upon entering the residence, the group discovers that their initial assessment of the situation is incorrect. The film depicts the ensuing conflict as the intruders realize they are not in control of the circumstances they encountered inside the house. The narrative focuses on the dangerous consequences of their decision to target the man, shifting from a planned theft into a struggle for survival. By choosing to invade the private property of a blind resident, the teens find themselves in a position where their expectations of an easy escape are dismantled. The film explores the tension and physical threats that arise once the group realizes they have made a significant error in their criminal endeavor.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of teens break into a blind man's home for a crime, but they are wrong."

### Why Watch
- tight and confined thriller
- toys with audience loyalty

### Caveats & Content Note
- may not be suitable for all viewers due to its horror and crime elements
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains horror and crime themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, horror, crime, tight

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fede Álvarez
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, Ghost House Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Lang** as *The Blind Man*
- **Jane Levy** as *Rocky*
- **Dylan Minnette** as *Alex*
- **Daniel Zovatto** as *Money*
- **Emma Bercovici** as *Diddy*
- **Franciska Törőcsik** as *Cindy*
- **Christian Zagia** as *Raul*
- **Katia Bokor** as *Ginger*
- **Sergej Onopko** as *Trevor*
- **Olivia Gillies** as *Blind Man's Daughter (Young Emma)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Don't Breathe released in the US?
It was released on 08/26/2016.

### Q: What genres is the film associated with?
It is classified under horror, thriller, and crime.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Fede Alvarez directed the film.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they will get away with the perfect crime.

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