Directed by the legendary Jean-Luc Godard, Breathless (1960), also known as À bout de souffle, lit is a French crime drama movie. With its audacious visual style and compelling narrative, it forever altered the landscape of cinema. The movie’s critical acclaim has only grown over the years, with the film regularly appearing in lists of the greatest films ever made. Only a few movies have left as indelible a mark as this masterpiece.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Breathless (1960) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Breathless (1960) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Breathless (1960) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The narrative chronicles Michel Poiccard, a small-time thief whose life takes a dramatic turn when he impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. On the run from the authorities, he rekindles a relationship with Patricia Franchini, an American journalism student studying in Paris. Their relationship forms the crux of the narrative, as Michel plans their escape to Italy.
The film’s influence extends beyond its technical prowess. The characters of Michel and Patricia, with their youthful rebellion and existential angst, became cultural icons of their era. Their relationship, marked by its casualness and lack of commitment, reflected the changing social dynamics of the time.
In Breathless (1960), Michel Poiccard is portrayed by Jean-Paul Belmondo and Patricia Franchini is played by Jean Seberg.
Watch Breathless (1960) streaming via HBO Max
Breathless (1960) is available to watch on HBO Max. It is an on demand video streaming service that provides a diverse library of television series, movies, and original content. It is owned by Warner Bros.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Breathless (1960) synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
