Overview
A poignant journey of self-discovery and resilience in a world unprepared for change.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- campy
- resilient
- queer cinema night
- character driven drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly admired Cillian Murphy's committed central performance, Neil Jordan's direction, and the film's blend of political danger, humor, and emotional warmth, though aggregate reviews were mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kitten uses her carefully cultivated persona to move through hostile communities while asserting her transgender selfhood.
Kitten leaves rural Ireland, develops new friendships and romances, and builds a life beyond the limits imposed by her birthplace.
Kitten's movements through Ireland and London are repeatedly endangered by brushes with the IRA, policing, and sectarian violence.
Kitten responds to rejection, arrest, exploitation, and uncertainty with wit, glamour, and emotional persistence.
Films like Breakfast on Pluto, and why
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
shared coming of age structure, lgbtq+ identity themes, bittersweet humor, and outsider resilience
The Danish Girl
shared transgender protagonist, identity-focused drama, family searching, and compassionate emotional tone
The Crying Game
shared irish setting, political violence, dark comedy, and unconventional protagonist
My Own Private Idaho
shared queer coming of age, social marginalization, friendship, and melancholic warmth
Movie Details
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Release Date
- 2005-11-16
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (454)
Cast
- Cillian Murphy
- Stephen Rea
- Brendan Gleeson
- Liam Neeson
- Eva Birthistle
- Ruth Negga
- Laurence Kinlan
- Bryan Ferry
- Ruth McCabe
- Morgan Jones
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Breakfast on Pluto about?
- A flamboyant young transwoman escapes a repressive Irish hometown and survives 1970s Ireland and London through wit, resilience, and chosen family.
- What is Breakfast on Pluto like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Breakfast on Pluto as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Breakfast on Pluto violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Breakfast on Pluto as moderate.
- What did critics think of Breakfast on Pluto?
- Critics broadly admired Cillian Murphy's committed central performance, Neil Jordan's direction, and the film's blend of political danger, humor, and emotional warmth, though aggregate reviews were mixed.
- Which films are like Breakfast on Pluto?
- Films with a similar feel include The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Danish Girl, The Crying Game, and My Own Private Idaho.
- How long is Breakfast on Pluto?
- Breakfast on Pluto runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Breakfast on Pluto?
- In United States, Breakfast on Pluto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
