Shaun Russell (played by Gabrielle Union) is a protagonist in Breaking In.
The protagonist who returns to her childhood home to settle her murdered father's estate. After intruders take her children hostage, she uses the house's security system, her wits, and combat skills to fight the criminals, rescue her kids, and survive the ordeal. Eddie (played by Billy Burke) is a protagonist in Breaking In.
The leader of the four burglars who breaks into the house. He is pragmatic, opposes Duncan's unnecessary violence, and focuses on locating a safe containing $4 million. He is eventually killed by Duncan during the final confrontation. Duncan (played by Richard Cabral) appears in Breaking In.
The volatile and unstable member of the burglary crew. He escalates violence by killing the realtor and threatening the children. He survives a truck attack, kills Eddie, but is ultimately stabbed to death by Shaun during the climax. Sam (played by Levi Meaden) appears in Breaking In.
One of the four intruders. He opposes Duncan's suggestion to torture the children. He is later discovered on the roof by Shaun, who pushes him off to his death during a rescue attempt. Isaac (played by Damien Leake) appears in Breaking In.
Shaun's deceased father. His murder sets the plot in motion. He had liquidated his assets to hide $4 million in a safe due to ongoing FBI and DA investigations, which attracts the burglars to the house.
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Characters
Shaun Russell
(played by Gabrielle Union) — protagonist
The protagonist who returns to her childhood home to settle her murdered father's estate. After intruders take her children hostage, she uses the house's security system, her wits, and combat skills t...
Eddie
(played by Billy Burke) — protagonist
The leader of the four burglars who breaks into the house. He is pragmatic, opposes Duncan's unnecessary violence, and focuses on locating a safe containing $4 million. He is eventually killed by Dunc...
Duncan
(played by Richard Cabral) — supporting
The volatile and unstable member of the burglary crew. He escalates violence by killing the realtor and threatening the children. He survives a truck attack, kills Eddie, but is ultimately stabbed to...
Sam
(played by Levi Meaden) — supporting
One of the four intruders. He opposes Duncan's suggestion to torture the children. He is later discovered on the roof by Shaun, who pushes him off to his death during a rescue attempt.
Isaac
(played by Damien Leake) — supporting
Shaun's deceased father. His murder sets the plot in motion. He had liquidated his assets to hide $4 million in a safe due to ongoing FBI and DA investigations, which attracts the burglars to the hous...
Key Relationships
Shaun Russell → Sam
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Shaun Russell → Duncan
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Shaun Russell → Eddie
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Shaun Russell → Isaac
(Family Daughter)
Story Analysis
A widow defends her smart home against a ruthless burglary crew to protect her children and uncover hidden secrets.
Plot Progression
The Smart House Trap
The Heist Unravels
Desperate Escape & Betrayal
Final Standoff & Resolution
Directed by James McTeigue
Breaking In (2018) · 5.9/10 · action, crime, thriller
