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Breaking Free (1995): Cast

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Breaking Free is a 1995 drama directed by David Mackay, starring Jeremy London as Rick Chilton, Christine Taylor and Brian Krause. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Breaking Free (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
David Mackay
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Breaking Free About?

The premise of Breaking Free without spoilers.

Troubled and cynical teen Rick opts for community service at a camp for the blind rather than prison, believing it’s an easy way out. There he meets a blind gymnast aspiring to compete in equestrian show‑jumping. As Rick helps her regain confidence, both discover new purpose, learning that love and life are about seeing beyond sight.

Breaking Free Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • blind girl
  • boy horse relationship
  • girl horse relationship
  • equestrienne
  • show jumping
  • blindness
  • blind boy
  • horse jumping a fence
  • horse trailer
  • horse jumping
  • equestrian
  • horseback riding
+12 more
  • horse show
  • white horse
  • horse stable
  • two on a horse
  • stolen horse
  • camp
  • horse
  • family relationships
  • school for the blind
  • animal abuse
  • juvenile delinquent
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Breaking Free Cast & Characters

Jeremy London leads the cast as Rick Chilton, with Christine Taylor as Brooke Kaufman and Brian Krause as Clay Nelson. Directed by David Mackay; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Mackay

More films directed by David Mackay: MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement, An Uncommon Grace, Appetite for Love and Ice Sculpture Christmas.

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Breaking Free Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Breaking Free.

Breaking Free (1995) - Trailer

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FAQ

Breaking Free FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Breaking Free, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breaking Free?

Breaking Free runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Breaking Free released?

Breaking Free was released on September 2, 1995.

Who directed Breaking Free?

Breaking Free was directed by David Mackay.

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Who is in the cast of Breaking Free?

Breaking Free stars Jeremy London as Rick Chilton, Christine Taylor as Brooke Kaufman and Brian Krause as Clay Nelson, among 8 credited actors.

Does Breaking Free have a post-credit scene?

No. Breaking Free has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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