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The Breadwinner

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
25K
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The Breadwinner (2017)
Parvana, a young girl living under the Taliban regime, cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family after her father is imprisoned.
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  • Animation
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  • Family
In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nora Twomey
  • Writers
    • Anita Doron(screenplay)
    • Deborah Ellis(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Saara Chaudry(voice)
    • Soma Chhaya(voice)
    • Noorin Gulamgaus(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nora Twomey
  • Writers
    • Anita Doron(screenplay)
    • Deborah Ellis(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Saara Chaudry(voice)
    • Soma Chhaya(voice)
    • Noorin Gulamgaus(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 22 wins & 56 nominations total

    Videos2

    Teaser
    Trailer 1:02
    Teaser
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    Official Trailer

    Photos96

    The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Saara Chaudry
    Saara Chaudry
    • Parvana
    • (voice)
    Soma Chhaya
    Soma Chhaya
    • Shauzia
    • (voice)
    • (as Soma Bhatia)
    Noorin Gulamgaus
    Noorin Gulamgaus
    • Idrees
    • (voice)
    • …
    Laara Sadiq
    Laara Sadiq
    • Fattema
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ali Badshah
    Ali Badshah
    • Nurullah
    • (voice)
    • …
    Shaista Latif
    • Soraya
    • (voice)
    Kanza Feris
    • Sorceress
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kawa Ada
    • Razaq
    • (voice)
    Kane Mahon
    Kane Mahon
    • Optician
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ali Kazmi
    Ali Kazmi
    • Darya
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mran Volkhard
    • Megaphone
    • (voice)
    • …
    Reza Sholeh
    Reza Sholeh
    • Stall Seller
    • (voice)
    • …
    Lily Erlinghauser
    • Zaki
    • (voice)
    Wamiq Furoghudin
    • Prison Gatekeeper
    • (voice)
    Millad Hamidkohzad
    • Other Talib Boy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Salaman Hamidkohzad
    • Male Shopper
    • (voice)
    • …
    Abu Hashim Dostyar
    • Teen Boy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Sapeda Hashim Dostyar
    • Child Market Seller
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Nora Twomey
    • Writers
      • Anita Doron(screenplay)
      • Deborah Ellis(screen story) (based on the book by)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the only film nominated for best animated feature at the 2018 Oscars not produced in the United States.
    • Goofs
      According to sources the film takes place in 2001. But the currency used in the film is Afghani which wasn't introduced until 2003.
    • Quotes

      Parvana: [Last Lines] Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that makes the flowers grow, not thunder.

    • Connections
      Featured in 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      The Crown Sleeps
      Performed by Felicity Williams and Elaha Soroor
      Original Song by Qais Essar
      Lyrics by Joshua Hill
      Arranged and Produced by Aaron Lightstone and Justin Gray
      Mixed and Remastered by Justin Gray

    User reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Politicians should watch this
    Sad how a small percentage of misguided uneducated people can influence the majority into suffering.
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    • kelly-robert-t
    • Oct 8, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • Canada
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Aircraft Pictures (Canada)
      • Cartoon Saloon (Ireland)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cô Bé Dũng Cảm
    • Production companies
      • Aircraft Pictures
      • Cartoon Saloon
      • Mélusine Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $313,215
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,395
      • Nov 19, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,790,214
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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