The Breadwinner (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 905 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, War, Drama, Family
Released: 2017-11-17
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch The Breadwinner
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
The Breadwinner parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Breadwinner depicts a girl disguising herself as a boy to survive under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, including imprisonment and religious intolerance.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts imprisonment, oppression, and the threat of violence under Taliban rule, though not graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Saara Chaudry as Parvana (voice)
- Soma Bhatia as Shauzia (voice)
- Noorin Gulamgaus as Idrees / Sulayman (voice)
- Laara Sadiq as Fattema / Old Woman (voice)
- Ali Badshah as Nurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)
- Shaista Latif as Soraya (voice)
- Kanza Feris as Old Woman / Woman in Courtyard (voice)
- Kawa Ada as Razaq (voice)
- Kane Mahon as Optician / Kiln Owner Talib / Crowd Voices (voice)
- Ali Kazmi as Cousin / Fruit Seller / Market Voices (voice)
The Breadwinner FAQ
Is The Breadwinner good?
The Breadwinner has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 905 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Breadwinner?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Breadwinner OK for kids?
The Breadwinner is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Breadwinner depicts a girl disguising herself as a boy to survive under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, including imprisonment and religious intolerance.
What movies are like The Breadwinner?
If you liked The Breadwinner, try When the Wind Blows, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, The Lion King and Animal Farm.