Breaking Glass (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Breaking Glass is a drama and music film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
Who’s in it. Breaking Glass stars Hazel O'Connor as Kate, Phil Daniels as Danny, Jon Finch as Woods and Jonathan Pryce as Ken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Breaking Glass has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Breaking Glass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Glass tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Glass (1980)?
- In US, Breaking Glass is available to 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 Breaking Glass worth watching?
- Breaking Glass holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breaking Glass?
- Breaking Glass stars Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce and Peter-Hugo Daly.
- When was Breaking Glass released?
- Breaking Glass was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.