Break Out (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Break Out is an action and drama film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. An accidental shooting on the job and a recent divorce take a toll on the personal and professional life of a Japanese detective. Just as it seems he can't go any lower, he is suspended from the force for disregarding orders to halt his criminal investigation of a Congressman. However, even this setback won't stop the determined cop from getting to the bottom of the scandal.
Who’s in it. Break Out stars Tatsuya Fuji as Ryusuke Kaji, Hiroaki Murakami as Koji Nishimura, Yoko Ishino as Miku Sawano and Mikio Narita as Toda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Break Out has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Break Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Break Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break Out (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Break Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Break Out worth watching?
- Break Out holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Break Out?
- Break Out stars Tatsuya Fuji, Hiroaki Murakami, Yoko Ishino, Mikio Narita and Hyōe Enoki.
- When was Break Out released?
- Break Out was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.