Break (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2020, Break is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Elkin, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Break is a 'rags to riches', feel good story. The film follows the exploits of Spencer Pryde (Sam Gittins), a gifted, inner-city kid, wasting his talents on petty crime. After witnessing the brutal murder of his pal Denis and finding himself in debt to a drug dealing thug named Ginger, it seems Spencer's life is spiraling out of control, until one day, a chance encounter with a Chinese stranger and former eight-ball pool champion named Vincent Quiang (David Yip) presents him with an opportunity to turn his life around. But in order to make a new life for himself, Spencer will first need to break away from peer pressure of his friends, his environment and all the negative influences of his current life.
Who’s in it. Break stars Sam Gittins as Spencer Pryde, David Yip as Vincent Qiang, Luke Mably as Terry Pryde and Jamie Foreman as Monty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Break 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 Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Break tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break (2020)?
- In US, Break 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 Break worth watching?
- Break holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Break?
- Break stars Sam Gittins, David Yip, Luke Mably, Jamie Foreman and Terri Dwyer.
- When was Break released?
- Break was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.