The Kite Runner
“There is a way to be good again.”
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
Where to watch The Kite Runner in United States
Can I watch The Kite Runner in United States? Yes — you can stream The Kite Runner in United States on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Kite Runner there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is The Kite Runner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner is a 2007 English-language drama film directed by Marc Forster. The cast is led by Khalid Abdalla, Homayoun Ershadi, Shaun Toub. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Kite Runner was produced by Wonderland Films, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, and Participant and made in China and United Kingdom. It was released on December 14, 2007, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $73 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Writers
- David Benioff
- Release date
- December 14, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $73 million
- Production
- Wonderland Films, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Participant
The Kite Runner cast & crew
The Kite Runner was directed by Marc Forster and written by David Benioff.
The cast features Khalid Abdalla as Amir, Homayoun Ershadi as Baba, Shaun Toub as Rahim Kahn, Atossa Leoni as Soraya, Saïd Taghmaoui as Farid, and Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada as Young Hassan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alberto Iglesias, cinematography is by Roberto Schaefer, and it was produced by Sam Mendes and William Horberg.
Is The Kite Runner worth watching?
The Kite Runner holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,272 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Kite Runner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Kite Runner
In United States, you can stream The Kite Runner on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Kite Runner
Khalid Abdalla
Amir
Homayoun Ershadi
Baba
Shaun Toub
Rahim Kahn
Atossa Leoni
Soraya
Saïd Taghmaoui
Farid
Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada
Young Hassan
Elham Ehsas
Young Assef
Mustafa Haidari
Party Worker
Zekeria Ebrahimi
Young Amir
Ali Danish Bakhty Ari
Sohrab
Nabi Tanha
Ali
Bahram Ehsas
Wali
The Kite Runner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Kite Runner in United States?
The Kite Runner is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Kite Runner on Kanopy?
Yes — The Kite Runner is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Kite Runner in?
The Kite Runner is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese, Pushto, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Kite Runner rated?
The Kite Runner is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,272 ratings.
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