Breathe (2024 film)

Breathe is a 2024 American science fiction survival thriller film directed by Stefon Bristol and written by Doug Simon, and Kevin Christopher. The film stars Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis, Common, and Sam Worthington.

The film is set in a near-future where Earth's oxygen levels have plummeted, making it nearly uninhabitable. Maya (Jennifer Hudson) and her daughter Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) are forced to live underground, relying on oxygen tanks to survive. When a mysterious couple arrives claiming to know a way to permanently fix the oxygen crisis, Maya must decide whether to trust them or risk everything to protect her daughter.

Breathe was released in the United States on April 26, 2024, by Netflix. The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of the cast and the suspenseful atmosphere, while others have criticized the plot as being predictable and derivative.