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Breaking Away

1979·Movie
1h 41min·PG
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic918.3Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

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A , comedy: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Coming-of-AgeSmall-Town AmericaBicycle RacingFriendshipClass ConflictWorking ClassItalian CultureUnderdog StoryHeartwarming

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Directed by:
Peter Yates
Written by:
Steve Tesich
Produced by:
Peter Yates
Composed by:
Patrick Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Breaking Away

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breaking Away?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Breaking Away from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Breaking Away worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Breaking Away okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Breaking Away make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Breaking Away?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Breaking Away a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 8.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Breaking Away use?

Beta CoupleI Have No Son!My Friends... and ZoidbergOnly Known by Their NicknameGreen-Eyed MonsterCynicism CatalystBig-Lipped Alligator MomentGratuitous ItalianBroken PedestalPublic Domain SoundtrackDeterminatorDiner Brawland 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Beta Couple, I Have No Son!, and My Friends... and Zoidberg.