The Breadwinner (2017)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night
Dating from 2017, The Breadwinner sits in the animation, drama and family corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Nora Twomey. The cast includes Soma Bhatia, Laara Sadiq and Saara Chaudry. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
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Cast & crew
- Nora TwomeyDirector
- Soma Bhatiaas Shauzia (voice)
- Laara Sadiqas Fattema / Old Woman (voice)
- Saara Chaudryas Parvana (voice)
- Noorin Gulamgausas Idrees / Sulayman (voice)
- Ali Badshahas Nurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)
- Shaista Latifas Soraya (voice)
- Kanza Ferisas Old Woman / Woman in Courtyard (voice)
- Kawa Adaas Razaq (voice)
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Questions about The Breadwinner
- What genre is The Breadwinner?
- The Breadwinner is categorised as Animation, Drama, Family, War.
- Who stars in The Breadwinner?
- Soma Bhatia, Laara Sadiq, Saara Chaudry, Noorin Gulamgaus, Ali Badshah appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Breadwinner?
- Nora Twomey directed The Breadwinner.
- How long is The Breadwinner?
- The Breadwinner runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is The Breadwinner worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Breadwinner?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
