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Children of the Taliban

7.0202347mMovieDocumentary

The story of four kids in Afghanistan whose lives changed dramatically after US troops completed their withdrawal and the Taliban swept to power

DirectorsMarcel Mettelsiefen·Jordan Bryon
ProducersJuan Camilo Cruz·Stephen Ellis

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen

CFClaire Foy
Claire Foy
Narrator

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Children of the Taliban — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Children of the Taliban?

Children of the Taliban is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Children of the Taliban on Netflix?

No, Children of the Taliban is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Children of the Taliban on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Children of the Taliban isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Children of the Taliban for free?

Children of the Taliban is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.