The Breadwinner

2026 100 min ★ 7.6 Comedy, Family

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.

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Cast

Nate Bargatze

Nate Wilcox

Mandy Moore

Katie Wilcox

Stella Grace Fitzgerald

Gracie Wilcox

Birdie Borria

Hadley Wilcox

Charlotte Ann Tucker

Sam Wilcox

Colin Jost

Conor Ashford

Will Forte

Keegan

Martin Herlihy

Peter

Zach Cherry

Dan

Kumail Nanjiani

Peyton

Details

Director

Eric Appel

Tagline

"One dad. Three kids. Zero clue."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$25,000,000

Revenue

$20,247,080

Production

Wonder Project, TriStar Pictures, Nateland Entertainment, One Man Canoe, TSG Entertainment

Reviews

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RoyMcKenzie

June 27, 2026

★ 10/10

“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...