The Breadwinner
“One dad. Three kids. Zero clue.”
Synopsis
After his wife Katie lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - lifelong breadwinner Nate Wilcox now has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-02
Top Cast
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Nate Bargatze
Nate Wilcox
Mandy Moore
Katie Wilcox
Stella Grace Fitzgerald
Gracie Wilcox
Birdie Borria
Hadley Wilcox
Charlotte Ann Tucker
Sam Wilcox
Colin Jost
Conor Ashford
Will Forte
Keegan
Martin Herlihy
Peter
Zach Cherry
Dan
Kumail Nanjiani
Peyton
Brett Cullen
Walter Wilcox
Kate Berlant
Angela Ashford
Lori Greiner
Lori Greiner
Maddox Batson
Brian
Jared Curtis
Dealership Customer
Aaron Weber
Trash Collector
Brian Bates
Trash Collector
Dusty Slay
Horse Trainer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysMay 29, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$4.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Appel
- Screenplay & Story
- Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana
- Original Score
- Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson
- Original Title
- The Breadwinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.2M
- Production Studios
- Wonder Project, TriStar Pictures, Nateland Entertainment, One Man Canoe, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Appel
Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana
Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson
Eigil Bryld
Evan Henke
Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana, Jeremy Latcham, JoAnn Perritano, Michael Musgrave
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Appel
Director
Nate Bargatze
Writer
Dan Lagana
Writer
Nate Bargatze
Producer
Dan Lagana
Producer
Jeremy Latcham
Producer
Jon Billington
Production Design
Alexis Forte
Costume Design
Christian Wood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leo Birenberg
Original Music Composer
Zach Robinson
Original Music Composer
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Evan Henke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breadwinner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breadwinner about?
After his wife Katie lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - lifelong breadwinner Nate Wilcox now has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad.
Who directed The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner was directed by Eric Appel.
Who stars in The Breadwinner?
The principal cast of The Breadwinner includes Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Birdie Borria, Charlotte Ann Tucker.
When was The Breadwinner released and how long is it?
The Breadwinner was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $20.2M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Breadwinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Breadwinner was composed by Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).