The Breadwinner
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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 Nate Bargatze vehicle divides audiences into two camps: those craving wholesome Applebee's-level family entertainment who find it perfectly serviceable, and critics who see it as a relic from 2006's era of bumbling dad comedies. While fans praise Bargatze's comedic timing and the film's sweet family dynamics, detractors slam its heavy product placement, predictable plot, and what some call disrespectful portrayal of fathers.
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- Jun 2, 2026
the real winner here was me bc of how happy i was when it finally ended
wyattswanMay 28, 2026If you’re a fan of Nate Bargatze, you’ll be a fan of this movie. It very much felt like an early 2000s family comedy. In the vein of something like Are We There Yet? or a lower level Adam Sandler flick. Honestly it wasn’t awful. Solid laughs and a good wholesome family fun…
JosephKMay 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 28, 2026
Second only to J. Robert Oppenheimer The single most devastating, destructive & deadly force known to man is a father being expected to be a parent I felt bad for every recognizable face in this
NerozeroMay 28, 2026Colin Jost was perfectly cast for the trophy husband whose wife is far more successful than he is
evalarsen8May 28, 20262006 called, they want their shitty dad comedy back
Isaacarthy - 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 28, 2026No amount of movie magic can make me believe that the Tennessee Titans have fans
VictoriaJun 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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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
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
Adrienne C likedThe BreadwinnerI thought it was pretty funny. Just a typical comedy movie. Didn’t blow me away
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MovieWatcher is "meh" onThe BreadwinnerAt best. I like his standup and the actors but the movie was meh
Tay lovedThe BreadwinnerIt was so cute!! Love me a feel good movie w Will Forte 💗
EJWStudios2005 is "meh" onThe BreadwinnerSimple dumb family comedy for families.
- Ben LaLonde lovedThe Breadwinner
So funny, really really enjoyed it
Jason Levine likedThe BreadwinnerReally fun very silly
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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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