The Kite Runner
“There is a way to be good again.”
Synopsis
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Khalid Abdalla
Amir
Homayoun Ershadi
Baba
Shaun Toub
Rahim Kahn
Atossa Leoni
Soraya
Saïd Taghmaoui
Farid
Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada
Young Hassan
Elham Ehsas
Young Assef
Mustafa Haidari
Party Worker
Zekeria Ebrahimi
Young Amir
Ali Danish Bakhty Ari
Sohrab
Nabi Tanha
Ali
Bahram Ehsas
Wali
Tamim Nawabi
Kamal
Mohamad Nabi Attai
Uncle Saifo the Kite Seller
Mir Mahmood Shah Hashimi
Business Man in Baba's Study
Mohamad Nadir Sarwari
Spice Merchant
Kenny Santiago Marrero
Russian Solider (uncredited)
Abe Nevin
Kid in Park (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$73.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.66x
+$53.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Screenplay & Story
- David Benioff
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- The Kite Runner
- Country of Origin
- China, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Pushto, Russian, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $73.3M
- Production Studios
- Wonderland Films, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Participant, Parkes+MacDonald Production, China Film Co-Production, Beijing Happy Pictures Cultural Communications Co., Kite Runner Holdings, Neal Street Productions, DreamWorks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Forster
David Benioff, Khaled Hosseini
Alberto Iglesias
Roberto Schaefer
Matt Chessé
Sam Mendes, William Horberg, E. Bennett Walsh, Rebecca Yeldham
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Forster
Director
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
David Benioff
Screenplay
William Horberg
Producer
E. Bennett Walsh
Producer
Rebecca Yeldham
Producer
Matt Chessé
Editor
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kite Runner.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Kite Runner.
***Dramă***
Coming of Age
Watched
Everything I have watched. Kept in sync by Stremio Playlist Automator.
2772
Películas vistas
Películas que he visto
1
Similar Titles to The Kite Runner
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.9
5.2
7.8
6.3
7.0
5.7
7.2
6.3
6.4
6.0
7.0
4.5
More Like The Kite Runner
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Kite Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kite Runner about?
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
Who directed The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner was directed by Marc Forster.
Who stars in The Kite Runner?
The principal cast of The Kite Runner includes Khalid Abdalla, Homayoun Ershadi, Shaun Toub, Atossa Leoni, Saïd Taghmaoui.
When was The Kite Runner released and how long is it?
The Kite Runner was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $73.3M at the worldwide box office (3.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Kite Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kite Runner was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
Is The Kite Runner based on a book or true story?
The Kite Runner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Khaled Hosseini".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); 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.).