The Breadwinner
“One dad. Three kids. Zero clue.”
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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About The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner is a 2026 English-language comedy and family film directed by Eric Appel. The cast is led by Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Breadwinner was produced by Wonder Project, TriStar Pictures, and The Nateland Company and made in United States of America. It was released on May 29, 2026, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Eric Appel
- Writers
- Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana
- Release date
- May 29, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Wonder Project, TriStar Pictures, The Nateland Company
The Breadwinner cast & crew
The Breadwinner was directed by Eric Appel and written by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana.
The cast features Nate Bargatze as Nate Wilcox, Mandy Moore as Katie Wilcox, Stella Grace Fitzgerald as Gracie Wilcox, Birdie Borria as Hadley Wilcox, Charlotte Ann Tucker as Sam Wilcox, and Colin Jost as Conor Ashford.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leo Birenberg, cinematography is by Eigil Bryld, and it was produced by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana.
Is The Breadwinner worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, The Breadwinner is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Breadwinner
Nate Bargatze
Nate Wilcox
Mandy Moore
Katie Wilcox
Stella Grace Fitzgerald
Gracie Wilcox
Birdie Borria
Hadley Wilcox
Charlotte Ann Tucker
Sam Wilcox
Colin Jost
Conor Ashford
Will Forte
Keegan
Martin Herlihy
Peter
Zach Cherry
Dan
Kumail Nanjiani
Peyton
Brett Cullen
Walter Wilcox
Kate Berlant
Angela Ashford
The Breadwinner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Breadwinner in United States?
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▸What language is The Breadwinner in?
The Breadwinner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Breadwinner?
The Breadwinner runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Breadwinner rated?
The Breadwinner is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 5 ratings.
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