
The Breaks
Three friends united by their love of hip-hop work to make their big mark in the music industry. Beginning in the summer of 1990 NYC, Nikki a brilliant recent grad abandons a law school scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a record exec along with the son of a legendary music producer boyfriend David who’s struggling at the city’s top R&B station. Dee Vee is an aspiring producer on the hunt to find the next big rapper on the come-up.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Breaks
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2016-01-04
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Rating: 4.9/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Post Factory NY, VH1 Original Movies, Cinema Mechanics, Film Arsenal, Atlantic Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.8071
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Wood Harris
as Barry Fouray

Tristan Mack Wilds
as DeeVee

Evan Handler
as George 'Juggy' Aaron

Method Man
as Darryl Van Patten Sr.

Afton Williamson
as Nikki

Russell Hornsby
as Sampson

Margo Kazaryan
as DJ's Crew Member

De'Adre Aziza
as Tamika Grant

Bandit The Rapper
as rapper

Mounir Quazzani
as Chris
Trailers & Clips
Verse Behavior: Phonte As "Imam Ali" From VH1's "The Breaks
VERSE BEHAVIOR: Antoine Harris As "Ahm" From VH1's "The Breaks"
The Breaks | Official Super Trailer | Premieres January 4th + 9/8C | VH1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Breaks?▼
The Breaks is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2016-01-04.
Who are the main actors in The Breaks?▼
The main cast includes Wood Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Evan Handler, Method Man, Afton Williamson, .
Where can I watch The Breaks online?▼
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Is The Breaks based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Breaks?▼
The Breaks has an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Breaks?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Breaks?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Post Factory NY, VH1 Original Movies, Cinema Mechanics, Film Arsenal, Atlantic Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Breaks filmed?▼
The Breaks was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Breaks?▼
The total runtime of The Breaks is 95 minutes.
Is The Breaks suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Breaks?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Breaks.
Does The Breaks have a post-credit scene?▼
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