The Break (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, The Break is a comedy film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 104 minutes. “Has he got what it takes to be a champion?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.
Who’s in it. The Break stars Martin Sheen as Gil Robbins, Rae Dawn Chong as Jennifer Irons, Valerie Perrine as Delores Smith and Vincent Van Patten as Nick Irons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Break (1995)?
- In US, The Break is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Break worth watching?
- The Break holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Break?
- The Break stars Martin Sheen, Rae Dawn Chong, Valerie Perrine, Vincent Van Patten and Ben Monk.
- When was The Break released?
- The Break was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.