Them's The Breaks
Them's The Breaks
1980, English. Directed by Melanie Read.
An issue based documentary
A dramatised documentary based on the experiences of a group of young Maoir women in New Zealand. The film tells the story of four street kids' encounters with various government departments, institutions and figures of authority. these include Social Welfare, Labour, Justice, Education, Police and parents. The film was shot on location in Wellington, New Zealand, but the social issues it raises are common to any big city.
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- 0h 25m
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- English
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Them's The Breaks runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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Them's The Breaks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 September 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Them's The Breaks?
If you liked Them's The Breaks, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, A Toxic Love Story, 21 Up.
Who directed Them's The Breaks?
Them's The Breaks (1980) was directed by Melanie Read.