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The Kite Runner

2007Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic617.4Rotten Tomatoes65%84%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic617.4Rotten Tomatoes65%84%

Summary

After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Marc Forster
Written by
David Benioff, Khaled Hosseini
Produced by
William Horberg, E. Bennett Walsh, Rebecca Yeldham
Music by
Alberto Iglesias

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Facts

December 14, 2007 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
December 14, 2007
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese, Pashto, Russian, Urdu
Made in
China, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$73 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Corrupt Church, Broken Bird, In the Blood +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kite Runner?"

Questions about The Kite Runner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kite Runner?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Kite Runner streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Kite Runner worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is The Kite Runner okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Kite Runner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Kite Runner a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$73 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $73 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What tropes does The Kite Runner use?

Corrupt ChurchBroken BirdIn the BloodReligion Is WrongNo Name GivenShameful StripMy Greatest FailureForgiven, but Not ForgottenDeceased Parents Are the BestPedophilia Is a Special Kind of EvilNot-So-Well-Intentioned ExtremistToo Good for This Sinful Earthand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Corrupt Church, Broken Bird, and In the Blood.