---
title: "Fracture"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fracture-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 6145
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Fracture (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fracture-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Fracture is a suspenseful drama that involves a complex case. A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what initially appears to be a straightforward case. The district attorney handling the case is ambitious and aims to secure a conviction. However, as the trial progresses, unexpected twists emerge, leading to a game of cat-and-mouse between the two main parties. The husband and the district attorney must use their wits to outmaneuver each other, adding layers of complexity to the case. The film builds up to a suspenseful confrontation as each side tries to gain the upper hand. The cat-and-mouse game played out between the two leads to surprises around every corner, keeping the outcome of the trial uncertain. The film's plot is driven by the manipulations and outwitting of each character, creating a tense and engaging narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ambitious district attorney faces a cunning husband in a suspenseful trial."

### Why Watch
- Engaging cat-and-mouse dynamic
- Suspenseful courtroom plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Surprises around every corner challenge the seemingly open-and-shut case
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes suitable for audiences appropriate for its R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, twisty, dramatic, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gregory Hoblit
- **Networks / Studios**: M7 Filmproduktion, New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony Hopkins** as *Theodore Crawford*
- **Ryan Gosling** as *William Beachum*
- **David Strathairn** as *Joe Lobruto*
- **Rosamund Pike** as *Nikki Gardner*
- **Embeth Davidtz** as *Jennifer Crawford*
- **Billy Burke** as *Lt. Rob Nunally*
- **Cliff Curtis** as *Detective Flores*
- **Fiona Shaw** as *Judge Robinson*
- **Bob Gunton** as *Judge Gardner*
- **Josh Stamberg** as *Norman Foster*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Fracture released?
It was released on 04/20/2007 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of Fracture?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.

### Q: What is the genre of Fracture?
It is classified as a thriller.

### Q: What is the central plot of the film?
A husband goes on trial for the attempted murder of his wife in a seemingly open-and-shut case.

### Q: What type of game is played between the husband and the district attorney?
A suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out where each must manipulate and outwit the other.

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