Breaking In
1989, English. Directed by Bill Forsyth.
The last two guys you'd ever expect to get away with anything...are about to get away with it all.
Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 13 October 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles
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How long is Breaking In?
Breaking In runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Breaking In is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Breaking In?
If you liked Breaking In, try Sheroes, Accident Man, Cotton Comes to Harlem.
Who directed Breaking In?
Breaking In (1989) was directed by Bill Forsyth and stars Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley.