Breakout (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1975, Breakout is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Tom Gries, running about 96 minutes. “Sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Only two things can get him out - A lot of money and Charles Bronson!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.
Who’s in it. Breakout stars Charles Bronson as Nick Colton, Robert Duvall as Jay Wagner, Jill Ireland as Ann Wagner and Randy Quaid as Hawk Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Breakout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16M 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 Breakout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakout 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 Breakout (1975)?
- In US, Breakout 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 Breakout worth watching?
- Breakout holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakout?
- Breakout stars Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland, Randy Quaid and Sheree North.
- When was Breakout released?
- Breakout was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.