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Synopsis
Starring record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner is a family comedy that follows the misadventures of Nate Wilcox, whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - and now the lifelong breadwinner has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad. With three young daughters and little experience handling their day-to-day needs, Nate finds out quickly that running the household is the toughest gig he’s ever had.
Cast
- Nate Bargatze
- Mandy Moore
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Will Forte
- Zach Cherry
- Kate Berlant
- Martin Herlihy
- Colin Jost
- Birdie Borria
- Charlene Amoia
Moviegoers are saying
This family comedy delivers unexpected laughs and genuine heart, with audiences consistently praising the talented child actors and Nate's standout performance, though some found the humor more predictable than groundbreaking. While a few viewers hoped for more comedic punch and originality, the majority were pleasantly surprised by this feel-good film that works for all ages.
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- Jun 2, 2026
the real winner here was me bc of how happy i was when it finally ended
wyattswanMay 29, 2026One of the worse films I’ve seen this year. (Dies of cringe) Unfunny, full of advertising (if you play a drinking game of Toyota salesman of the year you’ll be dead by the end), no soul and just boring. Also does that one thing I really hate. All dads in this film end up…
🏳️⚧️💕Belle Forger💕🏳️⚧️May 29, 2026Those girls are exactly like Margo, Edith, and Agnes from Despicable Me
Marnie the Bobaholic🏳️⚧️🧋 - Jun 3, 2026
Nate Bargatze's long-term plan appears to be becoming Walt Disney for people who treat Applebees like a place of worship. i respect the vision. they stopped making this exact movie in 2006 and i think its existence is some kind of ominous indicator of a recession. every…
AliMay 30, 2026I need to see a follow up where Nate Wilcox is in the backrooms
J.T. MillerJun 12, 2026While the trope of the fish out of water dad has been do n e repeatedly in television and film, this movie was still funny. It is classic wholesome family entertainment. It features the comedic chops of Nate Bargatze and Colin Jost. Mandy Moore is her charming self…
Robert Shupe - May 30, 2026
Nate Bargatze should have thrown his almost finished donut at Kevin O'Leary.
ansonlovesfilmMay 29, 2026just like that i lost all respect for nate bargatze. the slimy, ultra sexist mr mom bit is the surefire sign of a washed up hack. and good god qvc has less product placement
cameronJun 1, 2026So fun and sweet. It’s the perfect family movie and I had a really great time laughing with this. Nate Bargatze has such great comedic timing and totally carried this movie. Colin Jost also being in this randomly was pretty hilarious. But overall it’s just your super basic…
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- Vi dislikedThe Breadwinner
male epidemic.
vezy likedThe BreadwinnerHorses do sleep laying down. Super simple but well done. Followed the usual comedian into movie script but did it well. Nate's awkwardness plays really well in a movie.
Gregory Mitchell likedThe BreadwinnerIt was really cool when Nate said the title during a climactic speech… Seriously, this was fine, I’m happy to have decent family comedies even if not greatly memorable
- DJ dislikedThe Breadwinner
In fairness, I knew I wouldn’t like it but I wanted to use my A-List and it was at the time that worked for me. The doofus husband trope needs to be laid to rest.
Kasey Stucky lovedThe BreadwinnerReally funny. Nate Bargatze kills it, I hope he does more movies. Plot has a lot of common tropes but with unique humor mixed in
Noah March is "meh" onThe Breadwinner🫎🫎1/2 Cute. I liked the shark tank sketch. Ending credits were the funniest part of the movie
- Isaiah dislikedThe Breadwinner
I actually couldn’t finish this slop. Men being incompetent=funny ig. This was a 10/10 rage bait
Adrienne C likedThe BreadwinnerI thought it was pretty funny. Just a typical comedy movie. Didn’t blow me away
Peterr Lukinovich is "meh" onThe BreadwinnerIt has a few good jokes but I felt that it was pretty predictable.
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- AVAdam Vender
I wasn't expecting much but it was actually a lot of fun, funny and really good. I was pleasantly surprised.
LLLatrice LongIt was great. Would 100% see it again
RRRhonda RobinsonWe loved it! Funny movie.... Kids were good . Nate did an excellent job! Love the stand up clips at the end too.
- KGKatie Golebiewski
super funny
SPSarah PeaseIt's a cute, fun story. Funny cast, as expected. It's also a very predictable movie. I was hoping for twists and turns, but got a good laugh instead. I enjoyed the snippets at the end to tie it all together.
BMBARBARA MeshJust ok. We thought it would be funnier. Kid actors were great. Dad just wasn't funny. Mrs. Doubtful wanna be, but just did work.
- OPOded Paz
It was funny, but we thought it could have been funnier.
RMrandy mercerso funny, laugh the whole movie
DWDavid WilsonJust okay
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Breadwinner come out in theaters?
May 29, 2026 is the release date.
Is The Breadwinner (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Breadwinner (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's The Breadwinner (2026) about?
Starring record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner is a family comedy that follows the misadventures of Nate Wilcox, whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip - and now the lifelong breadwinner has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad. With three young daughters and little experience handling their day-to-day needs, Nate finds out quickly that running the household is the toughest gig he’s ever had.
Who's the cast of The Breadwinner (2026)?
- Nate Bargatze as Nate Wilcox
- Mandy Moore as Katie Wilcox
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Will Forte as Keegan
- Zach Cherry
- Kate Berlant
- Martin Herlihy
- Colin Jost
- Birdie Borria
- Charlene Amoia
Who's the director behind The Breadwinner (2026)?
Eric Appel directed The Breadwinner (2026).
Who produced The Breadwinner (2026)?
Nate Bargatze, Dan Lagana and Jeremy Latcham produced The Breadwinner (2026).
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