The poorly received comedy 'The Breadwinner' has become an unlikely hit on Netflix after its theatrical run, racking up hundreds of millions of viewing minutes.
01Summary
- 01The film, directed by Eric Appel and starring Nate Bergatze and Mandy Moore, earned a 20% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 02It drew 553 million viewing minutes in its initial streaming release, reaching the #2 spot on Netflix.
- 03As of 19 October 2026, the film ranked #6 on Netflix after three weeks in the daily top ten.
- 04Critics described it as a stale remake of the 1980s classic 'Mr. Mom' with clumsy writing and cliché tropes.
- 05The cast includes Kumail Ali Nanjiani, Colin Jost, Kate Berlant and Zach Cherry.
02Why it matters
This story shows that a film can find a second life on streaming services, where audiences are more willing to take a chance on a so-so movie without the risk of a wasted cinema ticket.
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