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4.9/10   153 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Vincent Van Patten (story) &
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Release Date:
1 September 1995 (USA) more
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A depressed and destitute Nick Irons, a tennis pro banned from the tour for slugging a player during a TV match... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Vincent Van Patten ... Nick Irons

Rae Dawn Chong ... Jennifer Hudson

Martin Sheen ... Gil Robbins

Valerie Perrine ... Delores Smith
Ben Jorgensen ... Joel Robbins

Betsy Russell ... Candy

Daryl Anderson ... Dale Farley
Gerrit Graham ... Bill Cowens

Trevor Goddard ... Nails
John E. Schneider ... Brock Haynie
Justin Page Buck ... Blaylock
Roberto Bracone ... Tito
Todd Rudland ... Jimmy
Eric Hochman ... Jai

Steve Zurk ... Mel
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Rated PG-13 for some racy sexuality and brief strong language.
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104 min
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I really like this movie, 5 August 2004
9/10
Author: tomascordero from Los Angeles

I caught The Break on cable one night back in the late 1990's and it became a favorite of mine; a movie I recorded and watch every once in a while for a good story and a good laugh. I will admit that the acting might not be Oscar material (whatever that means) and the plot might be somewhat predictable. However, the relationship between Nick and Joel is really enjoyable to watch evolve (at times the movie reminded me a little bit of a cross between two great sports movies: "Hoosiers" and "Rudy") and there are certain parts of the movie that still make my wife and me laugh out loud. I cannot think of much bad to say about The Break - I highly recommend that anyone who likes movies about sports that are both funny and, dare I say, uplifting, should watch the Break if they can find it, and finding it is not easy.

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