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Summary Based on one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes, and redeeming love. 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 ...

The Kite Runner
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
61
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
7.4
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Summary Based on one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes, and redeeming love. 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 ...

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Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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62% Positive
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Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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62% Positive
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38% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
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24% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 46 User Ratings
7.4
76% Positive
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24% Mixed
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Production Company Dreamworks Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Participant, Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Beijing Happy Pictures Cultural Communications Co., Kite Runner Holdings, Ebeling Group, Neal Street Productions, Wonderland Films
Release Date Dec 14, 2007
Duration 2 h 8 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline There is a way to be good again.
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
BAFTA Awards
3 Nominations