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The Breadwinner

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Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie. To Nate and their three children, Katie is the ultimate mom -- she manages their comically chaotic household with equal parts efficiency and love, and everything runs perfectly. But when Katie's household invention leads to a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank and takes her on a prolonged business trip, Nate has to figure out how to keep the house from (literally) falling apart. He and his kids soon learn that while he may not do it like mom, he can figure out how to do it his way. Welcome to the dad era.
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Critics Consensus

As unlikely to ruffle any feathers as it is to drum up many laughs, The Breadwinner's half-baked jokes turn Nate Bargatze's avatar of the befuddled patriarch into one stale oaf.

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A family-friendly movie that may win you over even if you’re not familiar with Nate Bargatze’s comedy, The Breadwinner is an old-fashioned good time -- clichés and all.

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David Sims The Atlantic Jun 9
It’s as flat, simple, and static as possible. That the film is filled with an overwhelming amount of product placement makes it feel only more uncinematic. In the end, Bargatze’s big-screen experiment is doomed by its desire to be extremely ordinary. Go to Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups Jun 5
4/5
Silly, sincere and safe for the entire family, The Breadwinner is Mr. Mom for the smartphone generation. Go to Full Review Odie Henderson Boston Globe Jun 1
1.5/4
“The Breadwinner” thinks big laughs should come from scenes where a father doesn’t know a damn thing about his kids. Go to Full Review Phoenix Clouden Geek Vibes Nation Jun 11
5/10
The Breadwinner likely would’ve been a smash hit in an earlier time period. Now, it comes off as tone deaf and detached from the advancements of the past 50 years or so. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jun 5
2/4
...the picture’s relentless emphasis on sitcom-level happenings slowly-but-surely renders its positive attributes moot... Go to Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day Jun 5
2/4
Men clearly need to do better when it comes to the opposite sex — and so should movies about them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cassandra 2d The actors are great! The movie was funny and relatable! See more Ashley Jul 3 Super funny and relatable! The dad was pretty stupid… Overly actually clueless, but it was fun anyways See more Jillian Jun 29 So funny and cute. Perfect for a fun family movie night! See more Rhonda Jun 25 A good laugh at the movies! See more Brian Jun 25 Funny and family friendly. See more Rhonda Jun 23 Hilarious. Clean humor for the entire family See more Read all reviews
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Eric Appel

Director

Nate Bargatze

Nate Wilcox

Mandy Moore

Katie Wilcox

Stella Grace Fitzgerald

Gracie Wilcox

Birdie Borria

Hadley Wilcox

Charlotte Ann Tucker

Sam Wilcox

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Synopsis Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie. To Nate and their three children, Katie is the ultimate mom -- she manages their comically chaotic household with equal parts efficiency and love, and everything runs perfectly. But when Katie's household invention leads to a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank and takes her on a prolonged business trip, Nate has to figure out how to keep the house from (literally) falling apart. He and his kids soon learn that while he may not do it like mom, he can figure out how to do it his way. Welcome to the dad era.
Director
Eric Appel
Producer
Jeremy Latcham, Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana
Screenwriter
Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures, Wonder Project
Rating
PG (Mild Suggestive References)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1