Brokedown Palace_
"Their graduation present was a trip to paradise, but they never thought they would land in hell."
Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls himself Nick Parks. Darlene is particularly smitten with Nick and convinces Alice to take Nick up on his offer to treat the two of them to what amounts to a day trip to Hong Kong. In the airport, the girls are seized by the police and shocked to discover that one of their bags contains heroin.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Brokedown Palace earned $10.1M against a $25.0M budget.
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Year context
Brokedown Palace was released 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (20)
Claire Danes
Alice Marano
Kate Beckinsale
Darlene Davis
Bill Pullman
Hank Greene
Jacqueline Kim
Yon Greene
Lou Diamond Phillips
Roy Knox
Daniel Lapaine
Nick Parks
Tom Amandes
Doug Davis
Aimee Graham
Beth Ann Gardener
John Doe
Bill Marano
Lim Kay Tong
Chief Detective Jagkrit
Beulah Quo
Guard Velie
Maya Goodwin
Mary
Chad Todhunter
Ferg
Paul Walker
Jason
Harry Northup
Leon Smith
Amanda de Cadenet
English Prisoner
Bahni Turpin
Jamaican Prisoner
Henry O
Emissary to Crown
Intira Jaroenpura
Prisoner Shub
Lilia Cuntapay
Old Prisoner
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$25.0M
Budget
$10.1M
Revenue
-60%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (403 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$10,115,013
Profit
$-14,884,987
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Brokedown Palace about?
Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls himself Nick Parks. Darlene is particularly smitten with Nick and convinces Alice to take Nick up on his offer to treat the two of them to what amounts to a day trip to Hong Kong. In the airport, the girls are seized by the police and shocked to discover that one of their bags contains heroin.
How long is Brokedown Palace?
Brokedown Palace has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Brokedown Palace?
Brokedown Palace was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in Brokedown Palace?
The cast of Brokedown Palace includes Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Jacqueline Kim, Lou Diamond Phillips.
How much did Brokedown Palace make at the box office?
Brokedown Palace earned $10,115,013 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of Brokedown Palace?
Brokedown Palace has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 403 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Mystery
KEYWORDS (6)
prison
thailand
vacation
drugs
injustice
trip