The Breadwinner

One dad. Three kids. Zero clue.

2026 • 100 min • Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

66 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
75 Audience · 65 · 49%

Nate, a lifelong breadwinner, becomes a first-time stay-at-home dad when his wife Katie goes on a long business trip after a big deal. He learns to juggle family life and household duties, facing hilarious challenges along the way.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some slapstick humor and minor comedic mishaps.
Depicts initial struggles of adjusting to new roles.

What it models well

Family teamwork and support
Challenging gender roles
Empathy and understanding
Embracing new experiences

Talk about it after

What makes a "breadwinner" in a family?
How do family members support each other?
What new skills can we learn from new challenges?
The importance of open communication in relationships.

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Top billed cast

Director: Eric Appel • Crew: Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
“The Breadwinner” with Nate Bargatze is a genuinely delightful, laugh‑out‑loud family comedy that feels like a modern, cleaner heir to classics like “Mr. Mom,” anchored by Bargatze’s dry, self‑deprecating charm and a surprisingly heartfelt story about marriage, parenting, and identity. It’s the rare PG movie that parents, kids, and even comedy snobs can watch together without anyone feeling talked down to—or needi...
RoyMcKenzie, TMDB Community