The Breaks (1999) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options

Released: February 26, 1999 Runtime: 86 min Rating: 4.7/10

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The Breaks (1999) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Mitch Mullany, Loretta Devine, and Darius McCrary—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.7/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.

The Breaks (1999)

Rating 6.346

Released: February 26, 1999 Runtime: 86 min : 4.654/10 from 26 votes

Cast: Mitch Mullany, Loretta Devine, Darius McCrary, Lamont Bentley, Edwin Hodge, Carl Anthony Payne II

Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-be girlfriend that he's not a screw-up, he sets out to do one thing right (get some milk) and even that proves to be a challenge! Hilarious encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters and 'flamboyant' pawn shop owners ensue, and along the way Derek shows that he can actually do things for others and maybe even get his own life together.