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The Kite Runner

7.320072h 8mMovieDrama

After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.

DirectorMarc Forster
WriterDavid Benioff
ProducersSam Mendes·William Horberg

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Cast · Directed by Marc Forster

KAKhalid Abdalla
Khalid Abdalla
Amir
HEHomayoun Ershadi
Homayoun Ershadi
Baba
STShaun Toub
Shaun Toub
Rahim Kahn
ALAtossa Leoni
Atossa Leoni
Soraya
STSaïd Taghmaoui
Saïd Taghmaoui
Farid
AMAhmad Khan Mahmoodzada
Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada
Young Hassan
EEElham Ehsas
Elham Ehsas
Young Assef
MHMustafa Haidari
Mustafa Haidari
Party Worker
ZE
Zekeria Ebrahimi
Young Amir
AA
Ali Danish Bakhty Ari
Sohrab
NT
Nabi Tanha
Ali
BE
Bahram Ehsas
Wali

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The Kite Runner — streaming FAQ

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The Kite Runner isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Kite Runner on Netflix?

No, The Kite Runner is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

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The Kite Runner isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Kite Runner for free?

The Kite Runner isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.