---
title: "The Breaks"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breaks-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15031
imdb_id: "tt0181322"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Breaks (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breaks-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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
Release Date:

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Philo | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eric Meza

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mitch Mullany** as *Derrick King*
- **Loretta Devine** as *Floria*
- **Darius McCrary** as *Shaquan*
- **Lamont Bentley** as *Darryl*
- **Edwin Hodge** as *Tiki*
- **Carl Anthony Payne II** as *Chris*
- **Paula Jai Parker** as *Ann*
- **Isaiah Barnes** as *Charles*
- **Anthony Anderson** as *Inmate #1*
- **E-40** as *Judge*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Breaks online?
The Breaks is currently available to watch or stream on Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Breaks?
The Breaks was directed by Eric Meza.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Breaks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15031)
- [The Breaks (1999 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Breaks_(1999_film))
- [The Breaks (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181322/fullcredits/cast)
- [The Breaks (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15031-the-breaks/cast)

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