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Breakout

1975Movie1 h 36 minPG

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes64%43%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes64%43%

Summary

A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Tom Gries
Written by
Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, Elliott Baker
Produced by
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

May 1, 1975 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
May 1, 1975
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Breakout?"

Questions about Breakout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Breakout worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 44).

Is Breakout okay for kids?

PGViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch Breakout?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Breakout a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$16 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 16.0 times its budget.