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The Breadwinner

2017Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

Animation
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

A moving, tense animated movie about history and family, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Animated Drama
  • Afghan Setting
  • Child's Resilience
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Bonds
  • Historical Oppression
  • Hopeful Spirit
  • Visually Evocative
  • Perseverance
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Nora Twomey
Written by
Anita Doron
Produced by
Tomm Moore, Paul Young, Stéphan Roelants
Music by
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna

Everyone

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Facts

November 17, 2017 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
November 17, 2017
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg, United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
39 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Character Development, Riches to Rags, Twelfth Night Adventure +9

  • Character Development
  • Riches to Rags
  • Twelfth Night Adventure
  • Crapsack World
  • The Storyteller
  • Ocean Awe
  • Abusive Parents
  • War Is Hell
  • Arc Words
  • The Promise
  • Good Parents
  • Bystander Syndrome

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Breadwinner?"

Questions about The Breadwinner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Breadwinner?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Breadwinner from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Breadwinner worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78).

Is The Breadwinner okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Breadwinner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Breadwinner use?

Character DevelopmentRiches to RagsTwelfth Night AdventureCrapsack WorldThe StorytellerOcean AweAbusive ParentsWar Is HellArc WordsThe PromiseGood ParentsBystander Syndromeand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Character Development, Riches to Rags, and Twelfth Night Adventure.