Breaking Out (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Breaking Out is a comedy and drama film directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The enthusiastic Reine is forced to take a job as a social worker at Kumla prison.
Who’s in it. Breaking Out stars Björn Kjellman as Reine, Peter Haber as Jakobsson, Viveka Seldahl as Hillevi and Thomas Hanzon as Ekman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Breaking Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking Out (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breaking Out worth watching?
- Breaking Out holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking Out?
- Breaking Out stars Björn Kjellman, Peter Haber, Viveka Seldahl, Thomas Hanzon and Oliver Loftéen.
- When was Breaking Out released?
- Breaking Out was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.