Break Away (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Break Away is a drama film directed by Frans Cronjé, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Francois is a hard working husband and dad that gets laid off from his job. None of his efforts to get another job succeed and he is forced to use what he has, including an old bicycle, in order to provide for his family. With the help of his "black sheep" brother, a bicycle shop owner and a pro-cyclist, Francois makes some life-changing discoveries about his life, career and faith in God. Although a fictional story, Break Away, was inspired by true events around the recession that left people without work. The message brings hope and offers practical and Biblical solutions in a very entertaining way.
Who’s in it. Break Away stars Frans Cronjé as Francois Fouché, Leoné Pienaar as Michelle Fouché, Etienne Janse van Rensburg as Juan Fouché and Morné Theunissen as Eli Pavoncelli.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Break Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Break Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Break Away (2012)?
- In US, Break Away is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Break Away?
- Break Away stars Frans Cronjé, Leoné Pienaar, Etienne Janse van Rensburg and Morné Theunissen.
- When was Break Away released?
- Break Away was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.