After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
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Movie2007·128 min
The Kite Runner
Directed by Marc Forster
An Oscar-nominated drama film directed by Marc Forster.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 18%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.3/10
1K ratings
About The Kite Runner
- Pacing
- Measured (4 of 9)
- Tone
- Bittersweet (4 of 9)
- Intensity
- Intense (7 of 9)
- Complexity
- Layered (6 of 9)
- Humor
- Serious (1 of 9)
- Scale
- Personal (4 of 9)
- Spirit
- Earnest (5 of 9)
- Texture
- Contemplative, Gritty
- Story Tags
- redemption, betrayal, late 20th century, historical event, action combat, international, american regional, warzone, close friendship, parent child, war homefront, everyman, reluctant hero, rescue mission, nonlinear flashback, road journey