Movie

The Breadwinner

★ 7.8(924)20171h 34m

The Breadwinner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cindie Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Breadwinner

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Nora Twomey
Release date: 2017-11-17
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $312,381
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Aircraft Pictures

The Breadwinner — trailer

About The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner is a 2017 movie in the Animation, War and Drama genres, directed by Nora Twomey, starring Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia and Noorin Gulamgaus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 924 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Breadwinner in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookarranged marriagecartoonimprisonmentafghanistanfathertalibanpovertyfamilydisguisegenderadult animationculturereligious intolerancebreadwinner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Breadwinner in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The Breadwinner on Amazon Prime Video, Cindie Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Breadwinner on Netflix?+

The Breadwinner is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cindie Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Breadwinner?+

The Breadwinner has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Breadwinner?+

The Breadwinner stars Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq and Ali Badshah.

When did The Breadwinner come out?+

The Breadwinner is a 2017 movie directed by Nora Twomey.

What genre is The Breadwinner?+

The Breadwinner is Animation, War, Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Breadwinner?+

The Breadwinner was directed by Nora Twomey.