Break Up (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1978, Break Up is a drama and romance film directed by Enrico Maria Salerno, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Paolo has been reasonably happy for the past 10 years; he has a job at the university and has Sena as a lover all these years. When she suddenly decides to leave the relationship, it comes as a shock to him, and he desperately wants to know the reason. After a series of reconciliations and separations, he finally finds out and briefly has another apparently blissful relationship with Silva.
Who’s in it. Break Up stars Ornella Muti as Ussena / Sena, Tony Musante as Paolo Naviase, Monica Guerritore as La ragazza and Mario Scaccia as The Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Break Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Break Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Break Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break Up (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Break Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Break Up worth watching?
- Break Up holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Break Up?
- Break Up stars Ornella Muti, Tony Musante, Monica Guerritore, Mario Scaccia and Laura Trotter.
- When was Break Up released?
- Break Up was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.