A Breed Apart (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, A Breed Apart is an action and romance film directed by Philippe Mora, running about 101 minutes. “One Man Protects a Secret. The Other Tries To Steal It. And Only One Woman Can Stop Them from Destroying Each Other. Together They Are . . . A Breed Apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A conservationist and a widow meet a mountain climber hired to steal bald-eagle eggs.
Who’s in it. A Breed Apart stars Rutger Hauer as Jim Malden, Powers Boothe as Mike Walker, Kathleen Turner as Stella Clayton and Donald Pleasence as J.P. Whittier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Breed Apart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Breed Apart page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Breed Apart 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 A Breed Apart (1984)?
- In US, A Breed Apart is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Breed Apart worth watching?
- A Breed Apart holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Breed Apart?
- A Breed Apart stars Rutger Hauer, Powers Boothe, Kathleen Turner, Donald Pleasence and Brion James.