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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·L.M. Kit Carson
ProducersMartin Erlichman·Keith Addis

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Cast · Directed by Jim McBride

Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Jesse
Valérie Kaprisky
Valérie Kaprisky
Monica
Art Metrano
Art Metrano
Birnbaum
John P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Lt. Parmental
William Tepper
William Tepper
Paul
Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn
Sgt. Enright
Garry Goodrow
Garry Goodrow
Berrutti
Lisa Jane Persky
Lisa Jane Persky
Salesgirl
James Hong
James Hong
Grocer
Waldemar Kalinowski
Waldemar Kalinowski
Tomachoff
Jack Leustig
Jack Leustig
Highway Patrolman
Eugène Lourié
Eugène Lourié
Dr. Boudreaux

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Breathless — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Breathless?

Breathless is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Breathless on Netflix?

No, Breathless is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is Breathless on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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