The Kite Runner (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, The Kite Runner is a drama film directed by Marc Forster, running about 128 minutes. “There is a way to be good again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
Who’s in it. The Kite Runner stars Atossa Leoni as Soraya, Khalid Abdalla as Amir, Shaun Toub as Rahim Kahn and Zekeria Ebrahimi as Young Amir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Kite Runner has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $73.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kite Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kite Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kite Runner (2007)?
- In US, The Kite Runner is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kite Runner worth watching?
- The Kite Runner holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kite Runner?
- The Kite Runner stars Atossa Leoni, Khalid Abdalla, Shaun Toub, Zekeria Ebrahimi and Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada.
- When was The Kite Runner released?
- The Kite Runner was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.