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Breathless

1983Movie1 h 40 minR

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic527.6

A fast-paced, thrilling romance movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

He's the last man on earth any woman needs...and every woman wants.

Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a highway patrolman, he becomes the most wanted fugitive in L.A.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Crime Thriller
  • Fugitive Romance
  • Stylish & Energetic
  • 80s Aesthetic
  • Pop Culture Iconography
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Intense Chase Scenes
  • Rebellious Spirit
  • Music-Driven Narrative

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jim McBride
Written by
L.M. Kit Carson, Jim McBride
Produced by
Martin Erlichman
Music by
Jack Nitzsche

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 13, 1983 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
May 13, 1983
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Trolling Translator, Cloudcuckoolander, Trope Maker +9

  • Trolling Translator
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Trope Maker
  • Seinfeldian Conversation
  • Girly Run
  • Cop Killer
  • I Just Want to Be Badass
  • Creator Cameo
  • Downer Ending
  • Hassle-Free Hotwire
  • Jump Cut
  • Cop Killer Manhunt

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Breathless?"

Questions about Breathless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Breathless worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Breathless good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Breathless use?

Trolling TranslatorCloudcuckoolanderTrope MakerSeinfeldian ConversationGirly RunCop KillerI Just Want to Be BadassCreator CameoDowner EndingHassle-Free HotwireJump CutCop Killer Manhuntand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Trolling Translator, Cloudcuckoolander, and Trope Maker.