Break Out (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, Break Out is a comedy film directed by Jang Hang-jun, running about 105 minutes. “How far would you go to recover a cigarette lighter?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How far would you go to recover a cigarette lighter? A pulsing mix of hard-hitting action, wry social commentary, and black humor, director Jang Hang Joon's Break Out takes a simple premise and spins it into a spiraling film experience. Penniless and slothful Bong Gu (Kim Seung Woo) loses his cheap lighter in the Seoul train station washroom, and it falls into the hands of gangster leader Chul Gon (Cha Seung Won). Bong Gu, determined to retrieve his lighter, follows Chul Gon to Pusan, but the task turns out to be a lot more difficult than he had imagined.
Who’s in it. Break Out stars Kim Seung-woo as Heo Bok-gu, Park Young-kyu as Park Yeong-gab, Kang Seong-jin and Lee Moon-sik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Break Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break Out (2002)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Break Out?
- Break Out stars Kim Seung-woo, Park Young-kyu, Kang Seong-jin, Lee Moon-sik and Hye-jin Yu.
- When was Break Out released?
- Break Out was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.