Shaun Russell (played by Gabrielle Union) is a successful businesswoman who takes her children, Jasmine (played by Ajiona Alexus) and Glover (played by Seth Carr), to her late father's high-tech vacation home in the countryside to prepare it for sale. However, things take a turn for the worse when four men break into the house to find a hidden safe that contains $4 million in cash.
Shaun is a survivor and is not about to let these thieves take her family without a fight. She quickly realizes that the only way to save her children and herself is to outsmart the ruthless intruders. With the burglars blocking the phone lines, electronic doors, and windows, Shaun must find a way to get help and use her skills to disarm the men.
As Shaun attempts to play a cat-and-mouse game with the intruders, she discovers that one of the thieves is actually someone she knows. With the clock ticking, Shaun must use her wit, strength, and resourcefulness to keep her family safe and outsmart the robbers.
Breaking In is a fast-paced thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The movie showcases Union’s talent as an action star, and the film’s intense scenes are balanced by moments of heartwarming family drama. Breaking In reminds us that sometimes, the unbreakable bond of family is the only thing we need to survive.