Breathless (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1983, Breathless is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Jim McBride, running about 100 minutes. “He's the last man on earth any woman needs - but every woman wants...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jesse has to get out of Las Vegas quickly and steals a car to drive to L.A. On the way, he shoots a police officer. When he makes it to L.A. he stays with Monica, a girl he has only known for a few days. As the film progresses, the police get closer to him, and the crimes escalate.
Who’s in it. Breathless stars Richard Gere as Jesse, Valérie Kaprisky as Monica, Art Metrano as Birnbaum and John P. Ryan as Lt. Parmental, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Breathless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 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 Breathless (1983)?
- In US, Breathless is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breathless worth watching?
- Breathless holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breathless?
- Breathless stars Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan and William Tepper.
- When was Breathless released?
- Breathless was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.