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Romantic drama
The Kite Runner (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Kite Runner is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Marc Forster, starring Khalid Abdalla and Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada. It is based on The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $75 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Vantage
- Based on
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- After the credits
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The story
What Is The Kite Runner About?
The premise of The Kite Runner without spoilers, adapted from The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In pre-war Kabul, a young boy named Amir finds friendship and joy in kite-flying with his loyal servant, Hassan. A traumatic event and subsequent betrayal shatter their bond, deeply affecting both of them. Years later, now living abroad, Amir is compelled to return to his war-torn homeland under Taliban rule. He embarks on a perilous journey, driven by a desire for redemption and a chance to confront the past, ultimately taking a courageous action to atone for his earlier mistakes.
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Cast & crew
The Kite Runner Cast
Khalid Abdalla leads the cast, with Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada. Directed by Marc Forster.
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Director Marc Forster
From the director
More from Marc Forster
More films directed by Marc Forster, best-rated first: White Bird, Stranger Than Fiction, Finding Neverland and Monster's Ball.
Ratings
The Kite Runner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Kite Runner 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.4
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Plot
The Kite Runner Plot Summary
What happens in The Kite Runner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In San Francisco during the year 2000, Afghan-American writer Amir Qadiri and his wife, Soraya, observe children joyfully flying kites. Upon returning home, Amir receives a call from Rahim Khan, an old friend of his father’s who is now in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kite Runner, scene by scene
Box office
The Kite Runner Box Office
The Kite Runner grossed $75 million worldwide. $15.8 million came from the US and Canada and $59.2 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$75M
- US & Canada
- $15.8M
- International
- $59.2M
US & Canada 21%
Rest of the world 79%
Awards
The Kite Runner Awards & Nominations
The Kite Runner won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2008, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win7 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Young Actor – Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada
- Nominated Best Picture
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BAFTA 2008 3 nominations- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Golden Globes 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Score)
Videos
The Kite Runner Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Kite Runner.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Kite Runner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the city where Amir and Soraya watch kites flying at the beginning of the movie?
Cars
Cars in The Kite Runner
15 cars on screen, including the BAW BJ 2023 Q1 and the 1969 Ford Mustang.
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BAW BJ 2023 Q1 Main role -
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1980 Yuejin NJ 330 F Important role -
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Minor role
Details
The Kite Runner Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Der Drachenläufer” and “De Vliegeraar”.
- Also known as
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- Der Drachenläufer
- De Vliegeraar
- Drageløperen
- کاغذپران باز
- بادبادک باز
- O Caçador de Pipas
- O Menino de Cabul
- Drachenläufer
- Lovec draků
- Uçurtma Avcısı
- Il cacciatore di aquiloni
- 追风筝的人
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- Les Cerfs-Volants de Kaboul
- Cometas en el cielo
- Chłopiec z latawcem
- Flyga drake
- רודף העפיפונים
- Drageløberen
- Бегущий за ветром
- Papírsárkányok
- Χαρταετοί Πάνω απ`την Πόλη
- Vânătorii de zmeie
- 연을 쫓는 아이
- Ловецът на хвърчила
- 追風箏的孩子
- 君のためなら千回でも
- เด็กเก็บว่าว
- Bėgantis paskui aitvarą
- Người Đua Diều
- Leijapoika, ქარს დადევნებული
- Той, що біжить за вітром
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From the blog
Articles About The Kite Runner
Our article about The Kite Runner: “Exploring the Role of Film in Cultural Diplomacy”.
FAQ
The Kite Runner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Kite Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was The Kite Runner released?
The Kite Runner was released on December 14, 2007.
Who directed The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner was directed by Marc Forster.
More films by Marc Forster Who is in the cast of The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner stars Khalid Abdalla and Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada.
How much did The Kite Runner make at the box office?
The Kite Runner grossed $75 million worldwide ($15.8 million domestic, $59.2 million international).
How is The Kite Runner rated?
The Kite Runner has 61 on Metacritic.
Is The Kite Runner based on a book?
Yes. The Kite Runner is adapted from The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
What awards did The Kite Runner win?
The Kite Runner won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Young Actor at the Critics' Choice 2008.
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