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Breakout

1975·Movie·PG·96 min·6.3(105)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaPlexAmazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaPlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyPlex, Wedo TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FrancePlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilPlex
JapanPlexAmazon 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
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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

Charles Bronson

Nick Colton

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Jay Wagner

Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland

Ann Wagner

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Hawk Hawkins

Sheree North

Sheree North

Myrna

John Huston

John Huston

Harris Wagner

Jorge Moreno

Jorge Moreno

Sosa

Emilio Fernández

Emilio Fernández

J.V.

Paul Mantee

Paul Mantee

Cable

Alan Vint

Alan Vint

Harve

Alejandro Rey

Alejandro Rey

Sanchez

Roy Jenson

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.

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