Breaking In (1989)

Name: Breaking In
Director: Bill Forsyth
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1989-10-13
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint

Action Adventure Comedy Crime

Director: Bill Forsyth

Cast: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint

Runtime94 min

RatingR

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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.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Breaking In, the 1989 crime comedy directed by Bill Forsyth, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised the film's clever storyline and performances, others felt it lacked the impact of Forsyth's earlier works. The film has garnered a modest audience reception, earning a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb based on over 2,000 user reviews.

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For fans of offbeat comedies, Bill Forsyth's 1989 film Breaking In delivers a charming and humorous take on the heist genre, with Burt Reynolds shining in a standout performance as a seasoned professional thief taking a young protégé under his wing.

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Breaking In is a 1989 American crime comedy film directed by Bill Forsyth, written by John Sayles, and starring Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko and Lorraine Toussaint. The film follows professional small-time criminals as they live and practice their trades.