Breaking In (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Breaking In is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 94 minutes. “An amateur thief and a professional robber team up for an outrageous comic heist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.
Who’s in it. Breaking In stars Burt Reynolds as Ernie Mullins, Casey Siemaszko as Mike Lafebb, Sheila Kelley as Carrie aka Fontaine and Lorraine Toussaint as Delphine the Hooker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Breaking In has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking In 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 Breaking In (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking In change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breaking In worth watching?
- Breaking In holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking In?
- Breaking In stars Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint and Albert Salmi.
- When was Breaking In released?
- Breaking In was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.