Breathless

1960 · 1h 30m · Released

NR Drama, Crime, Romance

A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.

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Jean-Luc Godard Director

Jean-Paul Belmondo Michel Poiccard / László Kovács

Jean Seberg Patricia Franchini

Daniel Boulanger Police Inspector Vital

Henri-Jacques Huet Antonio Berrutti

Roger Hanin Carl Zubart

Van Doude American Journalist, Patricia's Friend

Claude Mansard Claudius Mansard

Liliane Dreyfus Liliane / Minouche

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Frequently asked questions about Breathless

Where can I watch Breathless?

Breathless is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max, and Kanopy in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Breathless about?

A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.

Who stars in Breathless?

Breathless stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet, and Roger Hanin.

When did Breathless come out?

Breathless was released in 1960.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.