Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
2007 Movie
Dir. Marc Forster · Afghanistan, China · English, Portuguese
From one of the most compelling books of this generation, comes the good movie that aims to tell the tale of a friendship that spans lifetimes. Amir and Hassan share a brotherhood bond backed by days of kite flying and nights of storytelling. Long after the well-off Amir moves to California, Hassan holds out hope for his return. This is cut short by his untimely execution during the war, in which only his son is left unharmed. In search of something that will make him “good again”, Amir pays his former home a visit and starts looking for Hassan’s son.
A story about forgiveness, finding light, and holding onto hope, Oscar Nominated film The Kite Runner is a haunting masterpiece boasting authenticity that just proves it is one worth seeing a thousand times over.
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
"The movie's heart is certainly in the right place -- it's a quietly outraged work -- but I wish there were more excitement in it from moment to moment."
— David Denby
"The Afghan boys' kite-flying contests are the emotional core of the film, and Forster and his crew bring the camera into the sky and make it dip and soar along with the kites."
— David Edelstein
Oscars
1 nom
Golden Globes
2 noms
BAFTA
3 noms
Nat. Board of Review
1 win
Christina Hale is a contributing writer at A Good Movie to Watch, focused on highlighting overlooked films and shows across the major streaming platforms. Her reviews emphasize craft and storytelling over algorithmic popularity.
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