Breaking Up (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film

Released in 1978, Breaking Up is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. JoAnn Hammil faces a harrowing fight to rediscover her personal identity when her husband of 15 years announces that he is leaving her and their children to search for the indefinable joy he feels he is missing from his life.
Who’s in it. Breaking Up stars Lee Remick as JoAnn Hammil, Granville Van Dusen as Tom Hammil, Vicky Dawson as Amy Hammil and David Stambaugh as T.C. Hammil, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Up (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Breaking Up?
- Breaking Up stars Lee Remick, Granville Van Dusen, Vicky Dawson, David Stambaugh and Fred J. Scollay.
- When was Breaking Up released?
- Breaking Up was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.