The Breaks_
"He's a brother who pales by comparison."
Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-be girlfriend that he's not a screw-up, he sets out to do one thing right (get some milk) and even that proves to be a challenge! Hilarious encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters and 'flamboyant' pawn shop owners ensue, and along the way Derek shows that he can actually do things for others and maybe even get his own life together.
Starring
Mitch Mullany, Carl Anthony Payne II, Loretta Devine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
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Year context
The Breaks was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-b...
The Breaks is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
MM
Mitch Mullany
Derrick King
Carl Anthony Payne II
Chris
Loretta Devine
Floria
Anthony Anderson
Inmate #1
E-40
Judge
George Clinton
Himself
Shireen Crutchfield
Girl In The Car
OD
Oscar Dillon
Inmate #3
Paul Benjamin
Clerk
IB
Isaiah Barnes
Charles
PB
Paula Bel
Paula
MB
Max Becker
Young Derrick
Pierre Edwards
The Pimp
Yolanda Whitaker
Loretha
Philip Tan
Asian Driver
Lamont Bentley
Darryl
Justin Doran
Nilla
John Farley
Police Officer
Kevin Farley
Police Officer
Paula Jai Parker
Ann
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (25 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Breaks about?
Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-be girlfriend that he's not a screw-up, he sets out to do one thing right (get some milk) and even that proves to be a challenge! Hilarious encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters and 'flamboyant' pawn shop owners ensue, and along the way Derek shows that he can actually do things for others and maybe even get his own life together.
How long is The Breaks?
The Breaks has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in The Breaks?
The cast of The Breaks includes Mitch Mullany, Carl Anthony Payne II, Loretta Devine, Anthony Anderson, E-40.
What is the rating of The Breaks?
The Breaks has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy