Breakin'
“Push it to pop it! Rock it to lock it! Break it to make it!”
A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.
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About Breakin'
Breakin' is a 1984 English-language music, drama and romance film directed by Joel Silberg. The cast is led by Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings.
Breakin' was produced by Golan-Globus Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and The Cannon Group and made in United States of America. It was released on May 4, 1984, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Silberg
- Writers
- Charles Parker, Allen DeBevoise, Gerald Scaife
- Release date
- May 4, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $39 million
- Production
- Golan-Globus Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, The Cannon Group
Breakin' cast & crew
Breakin' was directed by Joel Silberg and written by Charles Parker, Allen DeBevoise, and Gerald Scaife.
The cast features Lucinda Dickey as Kelly / Special K, Adolfo Quinones as Ozone, Michael Chambers as Turbo, Ben Lokey as Franco, Christopher McDonald as James, and Phineas Newborn III as Adam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary Malkin, cinematography is by Hanania Baer, and it was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
Is Breakin' worth watching?
Breakin' holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 171 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, drama, and romance, Breakin' is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Breakin'
Lucinda Dickey
Kelly / Special K
Adolfo Quinones
Ozone
Michael Chambers
Turbo
Ben Lokey
Franco
Christopher McDonald
James
Phineas Newborn III
Adam
Ice-T
Rap Talker
Bruno Falcon
Electro Rock 1
Popin' Pete
Electro Rock 2
Ana Sánchez
Electro Rock 3 (as Ana 'Lollipop' Sanchez)
Peter Bromilow
Judge
Eleanor Zee
Judge
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Breakin' — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Breakin' in United States?
Breakin' is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Breakin' in?
Breakin' is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Breakin'?
Breakin' runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Breakin' rated?
Breakin' is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 171 ratings.
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