Breaking Away
“The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!”
Breaking Away is streaming on Disney Plus in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Where to watch Breaking Away
🇯🇵 Japan
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 7.1/10 from 294 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking Away in Japan — 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breaking Away in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Breaking Away on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is Breaking Away on Netflix?+
Breaking Away is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
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.
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