The Breaks 1999
“He's a brother who pales by comparison.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- Eric Meza
- Where to Stream
- Philo
What is The Breaks?
Topic: Film "The Breaks" (1999). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 26, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 30 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
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[1] TMDB: Title "The Breaks (1999)", Release date 02/26/1999 (US), Genre Comedy, Runtime 1h 26m. Synopsis: Derrick is a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family. He wants to prove to his mother and would-be girlfriend he is not a screw-up by getting milk. Encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters, and flamboyant pawn shop owners.
[2] Wikipedia: Sunday in the life of Derrick King, Irish kid raised in Compton, California by a black family. Speaks/dresses "black", thinks of himself as black. Mom kicks him out, uncle fires him, woman he loves dismisses him.
[3] IMDb: Cast/crew credits.
[4] TMDB Cast/Crew: Duplicate of synopsis.
Title: The Breaks
Year: 1999
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Breaks worth watching?
The Breaks holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Breaks and when was it released?
The Breaks is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Breaks?
The Breaks was directed by Eric Meza.
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