The Breadwinner (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2017, The Breadwinner is a drama, war and animation film directed by Nora Twomey, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Who’s in it. The Breadwinner stars Saara Chaudry as Parvana (voice), Soma Bhatia as Shauzia (voice), Laara Sadiq as Fattema / Old Woman (voice) and Shaista Latif as Soraya (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Breadwinner has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $312.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breadwinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Breadwinner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Breadwinner (2017)?
- In US, The Breadwinner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Breadwinner worth watching?
- The Breadwinner holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Breadwinner?
- The Breadwinner stars Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Laara Sadiq, Shaista Latif and Ali Badshah.
- When was The Breadwinner released?
- The Breadwinner was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.