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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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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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Peter Travers The Travers Take 23h
1.5/4
Standup’s comedy king of clean Nate Bargatze riffs on Mr. Mom for his screen acting debut. He deserves better than this phoned-in excuse for family fun. So do audiences. Go to Full Review
David Fear Rolling Stone 1d
You start to feel like you’re a consumer being sold a bill of goods, and this is just one more product meant for you to buy, consume, and forget. The first two options are up to you. The last one couldn’t be more easy. Go to Full Review
Glenn Kenny New York Times 2d
Bargatze proves himself a savvy writer and performer here; he doesn’t hog all the laugh lines for himself, but instead often plays straight man to his three daughters... It’s the girls who ultimately make this comedy sing. Go to Full Review
Aaron Peterson The Hollywood Outsider 7h
5/10
The Breadwinner rarely comes together as a cohesive story, but Nate Bargatze's charm and genuine empathy help keep things entertaining in this easy-breezy family comedy Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 14h
As Nate learns lessons about sacrifice and responsibility, moviegoers are left to endure a corny parade of labored gags and obnoxious product placement. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat 19h
6/10
Good performances all around, great production values, particularly in how the home is designed and dressed. I smiled a lot, but I barely laughed out loud. Go to Full Review
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Cathy B. 1h This movie is a real winner! I enjoyed it from start to finish! Not only was it funny, but it also had some real moments of reflection on what type of a parent you want to be! There were all ages watching this movie. One family brought their 3 children in matching pj's with their favorite blankets! These are the moments where families build memories that last a lifetime! Thank you, Nate Bargatze, for making a movie that all of us can enjoy! See more Betty 1h It was a cute, funny movie. We enjoyed the after the movie take-out scenes too. Nice that the audio wasn't as eardrum piercing as Prada 2. See more Shonda 1h One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. Horrible acting. Not funny. Do not waste your money! See more Staci 1h This movie was really funny. My grandson enjoyed it so much! Highly recommend See more Keith T 2h This movie was hilarious See more Donna 2h Absolutely delightful! Sweet, funny, enjoyable. See more Read all reviews
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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
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 35m