Breathless (1960)
A small-time crook and his American girlfriend drift through Paris, dodging the law and their own desires.
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.
How intense is Breathless?
Breathless is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Breathless feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpymelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Breathless
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Breathless for you?
Is Breathless scary?
Only a little. Breathless has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Breathless gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Breathless sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Breathless?
Breathless runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Breathless?
Breathless is streaming on Max, Criterion and Kanopy.
Does Breathless have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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