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Breaking Away

Breaking Away

The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Breaking Away
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1979-05-24
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.148/10 (266 votes)
  • Budget: $2,300,000
  • Revenue: $20,000,000
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.08
  • Languages: English, French, Italian

Cast & Crew

Dennis Christopher

Dennis Christopher

as Dave Stoller

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

as Mike

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

as Cyril

Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

as Moocher

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

as Evelyn Stoller

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

as Ray Stoller

Robyn Douglass

Robyn Douglass

as Katherine

Hart Bochner

Hart Bochner

as Rod

Amy Wright

Amy Wright

as Nancy

Peter Maloney

Peter Maloney

as Doctor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Breaking Away trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breaking Away?

Breaking Away is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1979-05-24.

Who are the main actors in Breaking Away?

The main cast includes Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie, .

Where can I watch Breaking Away online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Breaking Away is available.

Is Breaking Away based on a true story?

The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!

What is the IMDb rating of Breaking Away?

Breaking Away has an IMDb rating of 7.148/10 based on 266 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Breaking Away?

The movie had a production budget of $2,300,000 and earned $20,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Breaking Away?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Breaking Away filmed?

Breaking Away was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Breaking Away?

The total runtime of Breaking Away is 101 minutes.

Is Breaking Away suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Breaking Away?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Breaking Away.

Does Breaking Away have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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