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In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 2 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 14th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for strong thematic material including the rape of a child, violence and brief strong language. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Vantage
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$15,797,907 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...handsomely directed..." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"How long has it been since you saw a movie that succeeds as pure story?" more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais
"Hugely popular novel doesn't fly on the big screen." more...
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C |
E! Online, Chris Farnsworth
"...the power of the film's key scenes can make you forget the long, long, long trip it takes to get to them." more...
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B |
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