Breaking Legs (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, Breaking Legs is a family film directed by Mark Marchillo, running about 97 minutes. “Don't Trip.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 'Footloose' meets 'Mean Girls' as high school freshman Bloom moves to a town where there's no place to dance - except the school dance team! But when the boyfriend of the team's lead girl falls for her, she'll have to fight to win her place amongst these venomous girls. Breaking Legs is sure one to kick your boots off and pull up your heels, as these kids dance the field away to compete for the homecoming crown at R. Murray High School. Will it be newbie Bloom, or her arch nemesis and Dance Team leader, Harmony? Watch as the two square off in this fun but odd match to the finish. Someone is doomed to 'Break a Leg' on the dance floor, or rather, the football field!
Who’s in it. Breaking Legs stars Lee Meriwether as GG, Chris Kattan as Robby, Richard Riehle as Principal Bater and Lizz Carter as Lala Swoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Breaking Legs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Breaking Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Legs tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Legs (2017)?
- In US, Breaking Legs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Breaking Legs worth watching?
- Breaking Legs holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking Legs?
- Breaking Legs stars Lee Meriwether, Chris Kattan, Richard Riehle, Lizz Carter and Timothy Brennen.
- When was Breaking Legs released?
- Breaking Legs was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.