Movie

Breakout

“Sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Only two things can get him out - A lot of money and Charles Bronson!”

★ 6.3(105)19751h 36m

Action Adventure Thriller

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Breakout is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tom Gries
Release date: 1975-05-01
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $16,000,000
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Breakout — trailer

About Breakout

Breakout is a 1975 movie in the Action, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Tom Gries, starring Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall and Jill Ireland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 105 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakout in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Charles Bronson

Nick Colton

Robert Duvall

Jay Wagner

Jill Ireland

Ann Wagner

Randy Quaid

Hawk Hawkins

Sheree North

Myrna

John Huston

Harris Wagner

Jorge Moreno

Sosa

Emilio Fernández

J.V.

Paul Mantee

Cable

Alan Vint

Harve

Alejandro Rey

Sanchez

Roy Jenson

Spencer

Themes & keywords

prisonhelicoptermexicoescapepilotwrongful imprisonmentfalse accusationscorrupt officialman in dragtrying to escapeescape attemptrescue operation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breakout in United States?+

In United States, Breakout is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Breakout on Netflix?+

Breakout is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Breakout?+

Breakout has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Breakout?+

Breakout stars Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland, Randy Quaid and Sheree North.

When did Breakout come out?+

Breakout is a 1975 movie directed by Tom Gries.

What genre is Breakout?+

Breakout is Action, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed Breakout?+

Breakout was directed by Tom Gries.