The Missouri Breaks (1976): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Missouri Breaks
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1976
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest

What The Missouri Breaks Is About

A landowner plagued by horse thieves hires an outside hunter to settle the matter, and the man who arrives is not the expected kind. Arthur Penn deliberately unpicks the western: the scenes run long, the humour is strange, the violence sudden and unmotivated. Marlon Brando plays his part like a creature of his own construction, changing dress and accent, and the film makes room for it. Jack Nicholson stays still and the contrast carries it. Baffling on release, it now counts among the films that dismantle the genre from inside.

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What is The Missouri Breaks about?

A landowner plagued by horse thieves hires an outside hunter to settle the matter, and the man who arrives is not the expected kind. Arthur Penn deliberately unpicks the western: the scenes run long, the humour is strange, the violence sudden and unmotivated.

Where can I watch The Missouri Breaks?

The Missouri Breaks is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Missouri Breaks?

The Missouri Breaks runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did The Missouri Breaks come out?

The Missouri Breaks was released in 1976.

Who directed The Missouri Breaks?

The Missouri Breaks was directed by Arthur Penn.

Who stars in The Missouri Breaks?

The Missouri Breaks stars Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd.

What is The Missouri Breaks's rating?

The Missouri Breaks holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.