

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!”
A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.
Where to watch Breakout in United States
Click a service to open Breakout there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Breakout streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Plex, Wedo TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Breakout
Breakout is a 1975 English-language action, adventure and thriller film directed by Tom Gries. The cast is led by Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel.
Breakout was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 1, 1975, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Writers
- Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, Elliott Baker
- Release date
- May 1, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Breakout cast & crew
Breakout was directed by Tom Gries and written by Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, and Elliott Baker.
The cast features Charles Bronson as Nick Colton, Robert Duvall as Jay Wagner, Jill Ireland as Ann Wagner, Randy Quaid as Hawk Hawkins, Sheree North as Myrna, and John Huston as Harris Wagner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.
Is Breakout worth watching?
Breakout holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 105 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and thriller, Breakout is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Breakout
In United States, you can stream Breakout on fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Breakout

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
Breakout — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Breakout in United States?
Breakout is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Breakout on fuboTV?
Yes — Breakout is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Breakout in?
Breakout is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Breakout?
Breakout runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Breakout rated?
Breakout is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 105 ratings.











