Movie

Breaking Away

“The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!”

★ 7.2(292)19791h 41m

Breaking Away is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Breaking Away

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Peter Yates
Release date: 1979-05-24
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $20,000,000
Budget: $2,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Breaking Away — trailer

About Breaking Away

Breaking Away is a 1979 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Yates, starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 292 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking Away in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Dennis Christopher

Dave Stoller

Dennis Quaid

Mike

Daniel Stern

Cyril

Jackie Earle Haley

Moocher

Barbara Barrie

Evelyn Stoller

Paul Dooley

Ray Stoller

Robyn Douglass

Katherine

Hart Bochner

Rod

Amy Wright

Nancy

Peter Maloney

Doctor

John Ashton

Mike's Brother

Lisa Shure

French Girl

Themes & keywords

indiana, usasportsbicyclecoming of ageworking classteenage boyserenadequarrycyclingbicycle race

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breaking Away in Canada?+

In Canada, Breaking Away is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Breaking Away on Netflix?+

Breaking Away is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Breaking Away?+

Breaking Away has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Breaking Away?+

Breaking Away stars Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley and Barbara Barrie.

When did Breaking Away come out?+

Breaking Away is a 1979 movie directed by Peter Yates.

What genre is Breaking Away?+

Breaking Away is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Breaking Away?+

Breaking Away was directed by Peter Yates.