The Breadwinner (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 34m
The Breadwinner is a somber animated drama set in Taliban-controlled Kabul, centering on a young girl named Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to survive and support her family. Its PG-13 rating reflects the presence of intense, real-world themes, including child poverty, systemic oppression, and the trauma of war. Parents should be aware of scenes involving physical violence, harassment, and the haunting reality of landmines… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Breadwinner appropriate for kids?
The Breadwinner is a somber animated drama set in Taliban-controlled Kabul, centering on a young girl named Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to survive and support her family. Its PG-13 rating reflects the presence of intense, real-world themes, including child… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Breadwinner
What happens in The Breadwinner, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:34 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Breadwinner
None. There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Breadwinner
Moderate. Violence includes physical intimidation, instances of characters being struck by soldiers, a child being punched, and a character being shot. While animated, these moments are grounded in reality and carry significant emotional weight.
Language in The Breadwinner
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Breadwinner
None. There is no depiction of drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
Mature themes in The Breadwinner
Strong. The film deals with heavy, mature topics including the systemic subjugation of women, the trauma of war, the death of a sibling from a landmine, and the fear of political imprisonment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Breadwinner appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Breadwinner is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Breadwinner is a somber animated drama set in Taliban-controlled Kabul, centering on a young girl named Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to survive and support her family. Its PG-13 rating reflects the…
What age rating does The Breadwinner have?
The Breadwinner is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Breadwinner about?
The Breadwinner is a somber animated drama set in Taliban-controlled Kabul, centering on a young girl named Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to survive and support her family. Its PG-13 rating reflects the presence of intense, real-world themes, including child poverty, systemic oppression, and the trauma of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Breadwinner?
None. There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Breadwinner?
Moderate. Violence includes physical intimidation, instances of characters being struck by soldiers, a child being punched, and a character being shot. While animated, these moments are grounded in reality and carry significant emotional weight.
Is the language in The Breadwinner appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Breadwinner?
None. There is no depiction of drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in The Breadwinner?
Strong. The film deals with heavy, mature topics including the systemic subjugation of women, the trauma of war, the death of a sibling from a landmine, and the fear of political imprisonment.
How long is The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner runs 94 minutes, directed by Nora Twomey, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full The Breadwinner parent guide?
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