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The Kite Runner (2007)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 40,198 users
Metascore:
61/100
Reviews: 206 user | 194 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble. Director:Marc Forster |
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Sayed Jafar Masihullah Gharibzada | ... |
Omar
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Mir Mahmood Shah Hashimi | ... |
Business Man in Baba's Study
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Nabi Tanha | ... |
Ali
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Elham Ehsas | ... | |
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Bahram Ehsas | ... |
Wali
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Tamim Nawabi | ... |
Kamal
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Mohamad Nabi Attai | ... |
Uncle Saifo the Kite Seller
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Mohamad Nadir Sarwari | ... |
Spice Merchant
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Mustafa Haidari | ... |
Party Worker
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In the 70's in Afghanistan, the Pushtun boy Amir and the Hazara boy Hassan, who is his loyal friend and son of their Hazara servant Ali, are raised together in Amir's father house, playing and kitting on the streets of a peaceful Kabul. Amir feels that his wise and good father Baba blames him for the death of his mother in the delivery, and also that his father loves and prefers Hassan to him. In return, Amir feels a great respect for his father's best friend Rahim Khan, who supports his intention to become a writer. After Amir winning a competition of kitting, Hassan runs to bring a kite to Amir, but he is beaten and raped by the brutal Assef in an empty street to protect Amir's kite; the coward Amir witness the assault but does not help the loyal Hassam. On the day after his birthday party, Amir hides his new watch in Hassam's bed to frame the boy as a thief and force his father to fire Ali... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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There is a way to be good again.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for strong thematic material including the rape of a child, violence and brief strong language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Cometas en el cielo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$471,713 (USA) (16 December 2007) (35 Screens)Gross:
$15,797,907 (USA) (13 April 2008)Company Credits
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Dr. Starobin: I grew up in Michigan. Came out here for medical school. Once you get used to that California sunshine...
Baba: But your family?
Dr. Starobin: My family? We're originally from Russia.
[Baba shoves him away, and is next seen with a different doctor]
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Written by Trana Saz
Performed by Haider Salim
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When people from the Middle East speak English, they frequently use the word "too" where native American speakers interpret the use of "too" as meaning "excessively" and would instead use "very". At 22:15 on the DVD, where the subtitles translate what Baba tells Rahim Kahn as "You come here too often" he certainly means "You come here very often" and would not insult Rahim Kahn by meaning "You come here excessively often." See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The stoning of adulterers in the stadium is incorrectly depicted. The correct process involves digging two holes. The woman is placed in the hole up to her shoulders with only her neck and head showing out, and the man is placed in his hole up to his knees with the rest of his body showing out. See more »Quotes
Baba: [as Dr. Starobin examines him] Where are you from?Dr. Starobin: I grew up in Michigan. Came out here for medical school. Once you get used to that California sunshine...
Baba: But your family?
Dr. Starobin: My family? We're originally from Russia.
[Baba shoves him away, and is next seen with a different doctor]
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"Jadoo Kardei Jana"Written by Trana Saz
Performed by Haider Salim
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