The Breadwinner – Budget of $25 million – 1 hour and 39 minutes
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Nate, the top Toyota salesman, is a married father of three daughters. He is the breadwinner, and his wife, Katie, is a homemaker. They make it work because they have a work-life balance. He handles the work, and Katie handles life. After school, Nate and Katie visit Angela and her husband, Connor. Nate talks about Katie’s Star Minder. It helps their children track the tasks they need to accomplish before school. Angela believes Katie’s invention is marketable and convinces her to go on Shark Tank.
Katie presents her idea to the Sharks, and she’s sold thousands of units from her living room. However, Kevin fears she can’t juggle being a full-time mom and expanding her business. Other Sharks come to her defense, stating she could have a nanny for help. Katie informs them that she doesn’t, but she’s married. The Sharks ask Nate to come out. They see his unkempt demeanor and scoff. All but one of the Sharks drop out of the deal. Laurie offers Katie $100,000 for 20% of her company, but Nate has to stay home with the kids while they meet with South Korean manufacturers. Katie asks Laurie for a moment and pulls Nate aside. Nate assures Katie that he can leave work and handle being the mom for two weeks. He’s ready to help her achieve her dreams. Katie accepts Laurie’s offer.
Before Katie leaves, she shows Nate the command center. It’s a board with color-coded notes for chores, schedules, and household needs. She quickly goes over Gracie, Hadley, and Sam’s schedules before she hugs their girls goodbye. As they wave to Katie in her car, Hadley realizes the front door is locked. Nate tells them to keep waving because they will push Sam through the back window after Katie leaves. Nate assures the girls he has it all under control. However, Nate will learn how hard it is to be a mom.
Based on Nate Bargatze’s comedy, this easy-going movie addresses the mental load of stay-at-home parents without disrespecting the parents who work outside the home. The script doesn’t have an antagonist because Nate isn’t a bad person, just clueless. Nate never belittles Katie’s work or downplays its complexity. The film features slapstick and clean comedy for the whole family. And the plot offers several curveballs. Each daughter is at a different level of education. So they have unique problems in school. Also, there are home repairs and household chores while Nate struggles with secretly returning to work. This film offers a comedic look into the mental load struggles. It doesn’t try to fix it. Instead, it finds a balance for both parents to shine and be appreciated. This movie will make everyone laugh.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
I guess I know my third favorite – Nate
Miss me already – Katie
Okay, Dad, you can go – Hadley
I feel better now – Sam
I guess we’re on our own now, 3 orphans – Gracie
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