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The Breaks

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.5K
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The Breaks (1999)
Dark ComedyFarceComedy

Adopted by a black family in L.A., Derrick grows up an Irish white boy who thinks he's black! When his mother catches him romantically entangled with a woman on her couch, he's thrown out wi... Read allAdopted by a black family in L.A., Derrick grows up an Irish white boy who thinks he's black! When his mother catches him romantically entangled with a woman on her couch, he's thrown out with an ultimatum. In HD.Adopted by a black family in L.A., Derrick grows up an Irish white boy who thinks he's black! When his mother catches him romantically entangled with a woman on her couch, he's thrown out with an ultimatum. In HD.

  • Director
    • Eric Meza
  • Writers
    • Mitch Mullany
    • Jeff Stolzer
  • Stars
    • Anthony Anderson
    • Isaiah Barnes
    • Max Becker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Meza
    • Writers
      • Mitch Mullany
      • Jeff Stolzer
    • Stars
      • Anthony Anderson
      • Isaiah Barnes
      • Max Becker
    • 25User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Inmate #1
    Isaiah Barnes
    Isaiah Barnes
    • Charles
    Max Becker
    • Young Derrick
    Paula Bel
    • Paula - 'the Ho'
    Paul Benjamin
    Paul Benjamin
    • Clerk
    Lamont Bentley
    • Darryl
    Michelle Buffone
    • Derrick's Irish Mom
    • (as Michele Buffone)
    Johnny Ray Burton
    • Inmate #2
    George Clinton
    George Clinton
    • Self
    Shireen Crutchfield
    Shireen Crutchfield
    • Girl In The Car
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Floria
    Oscar Dillon
    • Inmate #3
    Justin Doran
    • Nilla
    E-40
    • Judge
    Pierre Edwards
    Pierre Edwards
    • The Pimp
    • (as Pierre)
    Alex Esta
    • Poet Ling Ling
    Art Evans
    Art Evans
    John Farley
    John Farley
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Eric Meza
    • Writers
      • Mitch Mullany
      • Jeff Stolzer
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    User reviews25

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    8BlackRio

    Along the lines of the movie, Friday

    After waiting weeks to locate the movie, I was not disappointed in finally getting to see it. I was laughing from the beginning to the end of that movie. I would definitely recommend this one to all of my friends who like this brand of comedy.
    7roddick-1

    Definitely not as bad as some people have said

    I had a feeling that "The Breaks" would have some bad reviews on IMDb, but it is good to see that it had some very high ones too because it is not a bad movie.

    I think what turns people off is the opening sequence. The opening sequence in this movie is poorly acted and has some bad gags that could of turned out better if it was acted better. But don't have a negative attitude towards this movie forever after that. After the movie gets going it becomes funnier and the actors that did poorly in the beginning suddenly start doing well. And it is great for rest of the movie.

    The jokes in this movie (bar the opening sequence) are very funny and sometimes very original. There are some good laugh out loud moments.

    Acting wise it is pretty good (once again, bar the opening sequence). Some good cameos throughout too.

    Overall it is not the funniest movie ever but it is very entertaining. It may be enjoyed more if you are a fan of hip hop and/or hood movies but I'm pretty sure someone not familiar with that whole scene will still enjoy this movie. A funny, original comedy.
    8richieturtles

    Its all good

    A bag full of dead kittens? Sorry, no... while this movie is pretty stupid,crass and vulgar its also funny as hell.....If your into that sort of thing. Which i am. The story is about 1 guys day and a chain of events that i found to be hysterical...crass,tasteless and vulgar yes...but hysterical none the less. If you like ironic humor, if you like what i call tough luck comedy's (like "theres something about Mary, or "the mask" or "innerspace")then you should like this movie. I think its good and that you should watch it if you can find it.....just so you know cable edits the movie for content so you might want to check out the real version of the movie from a video store
    8Cousinjamie

    Funny As Hell

    This movie is non stop funny. From Beginning to end it follows "derrik" as he stumbles his way across every "growing up/ life in the hood" movie satire. Think about the memorable scenes from boys in the hood, juice, and house party. Then add a "White Guy" into it. The best part is, that he is not pretending to be black, he is himself and that's where the comedy comes in. If you are a fan of BET's comic view, then you'll consider this an all-star cast, but if you are not familiar with BET then be prepared to be introduced to some of the funniest Unknowns in the world. Either way... you will watch this movie over and over again.
    Skywalker02

    How can I help you my young..........Your white.

    All he has to do is come home with a carton of milk.

    "The Breaks" was one of the funniest movies that I've seen in a long time. It's the story of Derrick King (Mitch Mullany). Derrick , is an Irish immagrant who is raised by a black family in Compton. Derricks' mother finally gets fed up with his behavior as a brainless, thoughtless ,sex-crazed slacker that she kicks him out of the house unless he can successfully come home with a quart of milk.

    His holy quest for calcium, he runs into every kind of obstacle imaginable in the south central projects.

    This film is laugh a minute. Done in the true spirit of films like "Friday" "CB-4" and "Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" it keeps the lauphs comming. The film spoofs scenes from "Pulp Fiction" "Good Will Hunting" and "Good Times"

    This is not a film for the squemish. Those who cringe at crude humor my not enjoy this film. For everyone else, rent it today, you wont be disappointed.

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    • Trivia
      In the film Charles is called "Little Gay Urkel." Darius McCrary is the star of Family Matters Eddie Winslow which stars Jaleel White as Steve Urkel. Darius even says in the film "Aye he do look like a Little Gay Urkel though"
    • Goofs
      When the three get "Kidnapped" by the pawn shop owner and his friends. The gags they are wearing go from tight to very loose in between shots.
    • Crazy credits
      During the ending credits, the pimp gives his advice and opinions of the "Pimping Game."
    • Connections
      Featured in Comedian Bob Marley: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Funk Layin' Round
      Written by George Clinton and Belita Woods

      Performed by George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars

      Published by On The Way Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Artisan Music Inc. and Available Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¡Ahora o nunca!
    • Filming locations
      • Intersection of 3998 Santa Rosalia Drive & 4096 Buckingham Road, Los Angeles, California, USA(Derrick and Chris hit Cosmo with a car)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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