The Breadwinner Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 24, 2017

The Breadwinner

Release Date: Friday, November 17, 2017 Limited

Director: Nora Twomey

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92% WILL SEE 8% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The Breadwinner tells the story of Parwana, a 12-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is arrested, Parwana dresses as a boy in order to work and provide for her family. Together with her best friend Shauzia, she risks discovery to try to find out if her father is still alive.

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Who stars in The Breadwinner – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making The Breadwinner – Crew List

A look at The Breadwinner behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nora Twomey last helmed My Father’s Dragon and The Secret of Kells.

Director: Nora Twomey
Screenwriters: —

Studios: GKIDS
Production Company: Cartoon Saloon

Production – What we know about the The Breadwinner

Key Facts

Coming to theaters in Fall 2017.
Based on Deborah Ellis’ bestseller.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2017

Completed

Changed The Breadwinner movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production currently underway. Aiming for a Fall 2017 release in the U.S.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
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Language: English

The Breadwinner Trailers and Clips

The Breadwinner

Teaser Trailer

The Breadwinner Release Date: When was the film released?

The Breadwinner was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 17 , 2017. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Wonder, Roman J. Israel, Esq and The Star. Additional information: . As a limited release, The Breadwinner was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Breadwinner is currently being determined. Stay tuned!