The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner

One dad. Three kids. Zero clue.

Directed by Eric Appel

Produced by Wonder Project, TriStar Pictures

2026100 min7.2 / 10

A warm, lighthearted family comedy about a father learning to navigate domestic life while his wife pursues her dreams, built on humor, heart, and the bonds between parent and children.

After his wife Katie lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - lifelong breadwinner Nate Wilcox now has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Breadwinner easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is The Breadwinner violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Breadwinner end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Breadwinner sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Breadwinner scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity5

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Breadwinner

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Breadwinner

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Breadwinner, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Breadwinner, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Breadwinner, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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