The Breadwinner
Synopsis
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Breadwinner Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-27
Top Cast
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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)
Shaista Latif
Soraya (voice)
Kanza Feris
Old Woman / Woman in Courtyard (voice)
Kawa Ada
Razaq (voice)
Kane Mahon
Optician / Kiln Owner Talib / Crowd Voices (voice)
Ali Kazmi
Cousin / Fruit Seller / Market Voices (voice)
Mran Volkhard
Megaphone Voice / Shopkeeper (voice)
Ezra Sholeh
Apple Seller / Guard / Teen Boy 2 / Crowd Voices (voice)
Lily Erlinghauser
Zaki (voice)
Wamiq Furoghudin
Prison Gatekeeper (voice)
Millad Hamidkohzad
Other Talib Boy / Guard 2 (voice)
Salaman Hamidkohzad
Male Shopper / Crowd Voices (voice)
Abu Hashim Dostyar
Teen Boy / Market Seller / Crowd Voices (voice)
Sapeda Hashim Dostyar
Child Market Seller / Crowd Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nora Twomey
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Doron
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- The Breadwinner
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions, Jolie Pas, GKIDS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nora Twomey
Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis, Joshua Hill
Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
Sheldon Lisoy
Darragh Byrne
Gerry Shirren, Karim Amer, Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Mimi Polk Gitlin
Department Leadership Roster
Nora Twomey
Director
Anthony Leo
Producer
Andrew Rosen
Producer
Tomm Moore
Producer
Paul Young
Producer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Darragh Byrne
Editor
Stéphan Roelants
Producer
Anita Doron
Screenplay
Sheldon Lisoy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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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?
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Who directed The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner was directed by Nora Twomey.
Who stars in The Breadwinner?
The principal cast of The Breadwinner includes Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq, Ali Badshah.
When was The Breadwinner released and how long is it?
The Breadwinner was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did The Breadwinner make at the box office?
The Breadwinner grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Breadwinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Breadwinner was composed by Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna.
Is The Breadwinner based on a book or true story?
The Breadwinner is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Deborah Ellis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).