

Breaking Away (1979)
Overview
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
Where to watch Breaking Away
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Breaking Away in 34 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Breaking Away about?
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance. Breaking Away is a Drama, Comedy movie, released on 1979-05-24, runtime 101 minutes.
Is Breaking Away worth watching?
TMDB users rate Breaking Away 7.2 out of 10 from 312 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Breaking Away?
In the United States, Breaking Away can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Yates
Cast
- Dennis Christopher as Dave Stoller
- Dennis Quaid as Mike
- Daniel Stern as Cyril
- Jackie Earle Haley as Moocher
- Barbara Barrie as Evelyn Stoller
- Paul Dooley as Ray Stoller
- Robyn Douglass as Katherine
- Hart Bochner as Rod
- Amy Wright as Nancy
- Peter Maloney as Doctor
- John Ashton as Mike's Brother
- Lisa Shure as French Girl
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Sources
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