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Breathless

5.919831h 40mRMovieRomanceDramaAction

Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a highway patrolman, he becomes the most wanted fugitive in L.A.

DirectorJim McBride
WritersJim McBride·François Truffaut
ProducersMartin Erlichman·Keith Addis

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Cast · Directed by Jim McBride

RGRichard Gere
Richard Gere
Jesse
VKValérie Kaprisky
Valérie Kaprisky
Monica
AMArt Metrano
Art Metrano
Birnbaum
JRJohn P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Lt. Parmental
WT
William Tepper
Paul
RD
Robert Dunn
Sgt. Enright
GGGarry Goodrow
Garry Goodrow
Berrutti
LPLisa Jane Persky
Lisa Jane Persky
Salesgirl
JHJames Hong
James Hong
Grocer
WKWaldemar Kalinowski
Waldemar Kalinowski
Tomachoff
JL
Jack Leustig
Highway Patrolman
ELEugène Lourié
Eugène Lourié
Dr. Boudreaux

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Breathless — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Breathless?

Breathless is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Breathless on Netflix?

No, Breathless is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Breathless on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Breathless is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Breathless for free?

Breathless is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.