The Breaks

Adopted by a black family in L.A., Derrick grows up an Irish white boy who thinks he's black! When his mother catches him romantically entangled with a woman on her couch, he's thrown out with an ultimatum.

Key details: Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | MPAA rating: R (Restricted) | Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.75 inches; 4 ounces | Director: Eric Meza | Media Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | Run time: 1 hour and 26 minutes | Release date: May 16, 2000 | Dubbed: : French, Spanish | Subtitles: : English, Spanish | Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)

Customer feedback: 4.6/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find this movie to be a classic comedy that's better than Friday, with one customer noting it's great for laughs with friends.

Review snippets: The Breaks (1999) is a classic hood comedy that is hilarious from start to finish. The storyline follows Derek, a white Irish boy who is adopted by a black family in Compton. After upsetting his mother, he is kicked out / The comedy never stops in this film that I have declared "The Best In The World". Check it out, you won't be disappointed! Read more

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