Breaking Away (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Breaking Away is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Yates, running about 100 minutes. “The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his 3 friends, The comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends and parents annoyance.
Who’s in it. Breaking Away stars Dennis Quaid as Mike, Daniel Stern as Cyril, Jackie Earle Haley as Moocher and Dennis Christopher as Dave Stoller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Breaking Away has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Away tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Away (1979)?
- In US, Breaking Away is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking Away worth watching?
- Breaking Away holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breaking Away?
- Breaking Away stars Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Dennis Christopher and Barbara Barrie.
- When was Breaking Away released?
- Breaking Away was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.