The Breadwinner 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Nora Twomey
- Networks
- Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions
What is The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Animation, War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 17, 2017
- Studios
- Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions
- Genres
- Animation, War, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions
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Overview
The Breadwinner is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Animation, War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A brave Afghan girl defies the Taliban by posing as a boy to support her family.”
- Visually striking animation
- Powerful portrayal of resilience under oppression
- Compelling blend of war and drama
- War setting and mature themes may be heavy for younger audiences
Watch it if you appreciate animated stories that tackle real-world conflicts and showcase courageous youth.
The film contains war‑related tension and mature themes, making it suitable for teen and older audiences.
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What genre does The Breadwinner belong to?
It is an animated war drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 34 minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released on November 17, 2017.
What is the film’s age rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
What is the central story about?
It follows a headstrong Afghan girl who disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family under Taliban rule.
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