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The Kite Runner

7.320072h 8mPG-13MovieDrama

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

Where to watch

Kanopy

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marc Forster

Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada

Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada

Atossa Leoni

Khalid Abdalla

Elham Ehsas

Homayoun Ershadi

Homayoun Ershadi

Saïd Taghmaoui

Saïd Taghmaoui

Mustafa Haidari

Mustafa Haidari

Shaun Toub

Zekeria Ebrahimi

Zekeria Ebrahimi

Ali Danish Bakhty Ari

Ali Danish Bakhty Ari

Nabi Tanha

Bahram Ehsas

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The Kite Runner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Kite Runner?

The Kite Runner is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Kite Runner on Netflix?

No, The Kite Runner is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Kite Runner on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Kite Runner for free?

The Kite Runner is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.