
Breakaway
Seen it?2011 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter, this one's for you. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
17% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$198K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Lieberman
- Vinay VirmaniRajvinder Singh
- Camilla BelleMelissa Winters
- Rob LoweDan Winters
- Anupam KherDarvesh Singh
- Russell PetersSonu Singh
- Gurpreet GhuggiUncle Sammy
- Sakina JaffreyLivleen Singh
- Noureen DeWulfReena Singh
- Kashish SuriGurveer Singh
- Pamela SinhaAunty Jasleen