# Breaking Away (1979)

> A restless Bloomington cyclist and his working-class friends discover that growing up means turning youthful obsession into an authentic sense of purpose.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12214

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Peter Yates
- Cast: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie, Paul Dooley, Robyn Douglass, Hart Bochner
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078902/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A coming-of-age tale that captures the struggles of youth and class conflict in a small town.

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