Breakin' (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Breakin' is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Joel Silberg, running about 90 minutes. “Push it to pop it! Rock it to lock it! Break it to make it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.
Who’s in it. Breakin' stars Christine Meltzer, Lucinda Dickey as Kelly / Special K, Adolfo Quinones as Ozone and Michael Chambers as Turbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Breakin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakin' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakin' (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breakin' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breakin' worth watching?
- Breakin' holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakin'?
- Breakin' stars Christine Meltzer, Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers and Ben Lokey.
- When was Breakin' released?
- Breakin' was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.