The Breadwinner
2017, English. Directed by Nora Twomey.
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Nora TwomeyDirector
- Saara ChaudryParvana (voice)
- Soma BhatiaShauzia (voice)
- Noorin GulamgausIdrees / Sulayman (voice)
- Laara SadiqFattema / Old Woman (voice)
- Ali BadshahNurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)
- Shaista LatifSoraya (voice)
- Kanza FerisOld Woman / Woman in Courtyard (voice)
- Kawa AdaRazaq (voice)
- Kane MahonOptician / Kiln Owner Talib / Crowd Voices (voice)
- Ali KazmiCousin / Fruit Seller / Market Voices (voice)
- Mran VolkhardMegaphone Voice / Shopkeeper (voice)
- Ezra SholehApple Seller / Guard / Teen Boy 2 / Crowd Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 November 2017
- Country
- Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg, United States of America
- Written by
- Anita Doron
- Box office
- $2.8M
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The Breadwinner: quick answers
Is The Breadwinner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 963 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Breadwinner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Breadwinner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Breadwinner suitable for kids?
The Breadwinner is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Breadwinner?
If you liked The Breadwinner, try I Lost My Body, Persepolis, My Life as a Zucchini.
Who directed The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner (2017) was directed by Nora Twomey and stars Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus.