Breathless (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1960, Breathless is a drama and crime film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 90 minutes. “Wild! Violent! Outspoken and Honest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
Who’s in it. Breathless stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel Poiccard / László Kovács, Jean Seberg as Patricia Franchini, Daniel Boulanger as Police Inspector Vital and Henri-Jacques Huet as Antonio Berrutti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Breathless has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Darkroom 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 Breathless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breathless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathless (1960)?
- In US, Breathless is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 Breathless worth watching?
- Breathless holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breathless?
- Breathless stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet and Roger Hanin.
- When was Breathless released?
- Breathless was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.