A movie so good it almost convinced me to get really into cycling. ALMOST.
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
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Wish I was vibing at the quarry with my boys, riding my bike and rebranding as Italian
Peter Yates' coming-of age-drama & part underdog sports tale, BREAKING AWAY was a pure delight. The ending filled me with so much joy to the point I had a big smile on my face. It beautifully captures the vulnerability not only of youth, but of the male identity. It quickly won me over with it's nostalgic, summer hangout-movie vibe and cast of loveable slackers. No wonder it's one of Richard Linklater's favourite movies.
Common questions
What is Breaking Away about?+
It follows a working-class teenager in Indiana who recently graduated from high school and becomes obsessed with competitive cycling and Italian culture while trying to figure out his future alongside his three loyal friends.
Who directed Breaking Away?+
It was directed by Peter Yates in 1979, an acclaimed filmmaker known for capturing authentic character dynamics and energetic storytelling.
Has Breaking Away won any awards?+
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and received four additional nominations, including Best Picture.
