Breaking Away
"The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!"
Originally released in 1979. Breaking Away is a drama/comedy film. directed by Peter Yates.
Starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, and Daniel Stern
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (283 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
8.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 e...
Who directed Breaking Away?
Breaking Away was directed by Peter Yates.
How long is Breaking Away?
Breaking Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Breaking Away released?
Breaking Away was released on May 24, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaking Away?
The main cast of Breaking Away includes Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie.
Is Breaking Away worth watching?
Breaking Away has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 283 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.