Breaking Away (1979)
Kernel Score: 80% · 286 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1979-05-24
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Breaking Away
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Breaking Away parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Breaking Away is a PG coming-of-age comedy-drama about a teen's passion for cycling and Italian culture.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Peter Yates
Cast
- Dennis Christopher as Dave Stoller
- Dennis Quaid as Mike
- Daniel Stern as Cyril
- Jackie Earle Haley as Moocher
- Barbara Barrie as Evelyn Stoller
- Paul Dooley as Ray Stoller
- Robyn Douglass as Katherine
- Hart Bochner as Rod
- Amy Wright as Nancy
- Peter Maloney as Doctor
Breaking Away FAQ
Is Breaking Away good?
Breaking Away has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 286 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Breaking Away?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Breaking Away OK for kids?
Breaking Away is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Breaking Away is a PG coming-of-age comedy-drama about a teen's passion for cycling and Italian culture.
What movies are like Breaking Away?
If you liked Breaking Away, try The Way Way Back, Big Time Adolescence, All the Bright Places and Bellissima.