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The Breadwinner

PG-1320171h 34mNora Twomey
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 78

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A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

AnimationWarDrama
Based On Novel Or BookArranged MarriageCartoonImprisonmentAfghanistanFatherTalibanPovertyFamilyDisguise

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Breadwinner (2017) about?

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

Who stars in The Breadwinner?

The Breadwinner stars Saara Chaudry (Parvana (voice)), Soma Bhatia (Shauzia (voice)), Noorin Gulamgaus (Idrees / Sulayman (voice)), Laara Sadiq (Fattema / Old Woman (voice)), Ali Badshah (Nurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)). The film was directed by Nora Twomey.

How long is The Breadwinner?

The Breadwinner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Breadwinner worth watching?

The Breadwinner holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Animation, War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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