One dad. Three kids. Zero clue.
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.
The Breadwinner (2026) is a comedy and family film directed by Eric Appel, released on May 29, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald and Birdie Borria. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Nate Bargatze
as Nate Wilcox
Mandy Moore
as Katie Wilcox
Stella Grace Fitzgerald
as Gracie Wilcox
Birdie Borria
as Hadley Wilcox
Charlotte Ann Tucker
as Sam Wilcox
Colin Jost
as Conor Ashford
Will Forte
as Keegan
Martin Herlihy
as Peter
Zach Cherry
as Dan
Kumail Nanjiani
as Peyton
Brett Cullen
as Walter Wilcox
Kate Berlant
as Angela Ashford
Directed by Eric Appel, written by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana, produced by Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana and Jeremy Latcham.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 88 ratings.
“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…
Reviewed on June 27, 2026
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The Breadwinner (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Breadwinner (2026) includes Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Birdie Borria and Charlotte Ann Tucker. The film was directed by Eric Appel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Breadwinner was released on May 29, 2026 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Breadwinner (2026) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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