Breaking In
Seen it?1989 | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Forsyth
- Burt ReynoldsErnie Mullins
- Casey SiemaszkoMike Lafebb
- Sheila KelleyCarrie aka Fontaine
- Lorraine ToussaintDelphine the Hooker
- Albert SalmiJohnny Scot
- Harry Carey Jr.Shoes
- Maury ChaykinVincent Tucci
- Stephen TobolowskyDistrict Attorney
- Julianne JohnsonHardware Store Cashier