---
title: "The Breadwinner"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breadwinner-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 435129
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Breadwinner (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breadwinner-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brave Afghan girl defies the Taliban by posing as a boy to support her family."

### Why Watch
- Visually striking animation
- Powerful portrayal of resilience under oppression
- Compelling blend of war and drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- War setting and mature themes may be heavy for younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains war‑related tension and mature themes, making it suitable for teen and older audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspiring, heartfelt, political, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-breadwinner-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nora Twomey
- **Networks / Studios**: Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Saara Chaudry** as *Parvana (voice)*
- **Soma Bhatia** as *Shauzia (voice)*
- **Noorin Gulamgaus** as *Idrees / Sulayman (voice)*
- **Laara Sadiq** as *Fattema / Old Woman (voice)*
- **Ali Badshah** as *Nurullah / Talib Security Man (voice)*
- **Shaista Latif** as *Soraya (voice)*
- **Kanza Feris** as *Old Woman / Woman in Courtyard (voice)*
- **Kawa Ada** as *Razaq (voice)*
- **Kane Mahon** as *Optician / Kiln Owner Talib / Crowd Voices (voice)*
- **Ali Kazmi** as *Cousin / Fruit Seller / Market Voices (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Breadwinner belong to?
It is an animated war drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on November 17, 2017.

### Q: What is the film’s age rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Breadwinner — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/435129)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*