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The Breadwinner

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2017 | 94 min | Animation, War, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for animation lovers and history buffs. If you loved War for the Planet of the Apes or When the Wind Blows, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 190K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nora Twomey

  • 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)