The Kite Runner (2007)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,232 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2007-12-14
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch The Kite Runner
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
The Kite Runner parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Kite Runner is a PG-13 drama set against the backdrop of war-torn Afghanistan and the Taliban, dealing with cowardice, guilt, and redemption.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set amid the Taliban and Afghanistan conflict, with themes of danger and violence in wartime settings.
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
- Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada as Young Hassan
- Atossa Leoni as Soraya
- Khalid Abdalla as Amir
- Elham Ehsas as Young Assef
- Homayoun Ershadi as Baba
- Saïd Taghmaoui as Farid
- Mustafa Haidari as Party Worker
- Shaun Toub as Rahim Kahn
- Zekeria Ebrahimi as Young Amir
- Ali Danish Bakhty Ari as Sohrab
The Kite Runner FAQ
Is The Kite Runner good?
The Kite Runner has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Kite Runner?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is The Kite Runner OK for kids?
The Kite Runner is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Kite Runner is a PG-13 drama set against the backdrop of war-torn Afghanistan and the Taliban, dealing with cowardice, guilt, and redemption.
What movies are like The Kite Runner?
If you liked The Kite Runner, try Max, Seven Years in Tibet, Mr. Church and Reign Over Me.