Rule Breakers

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Rule Breakers

PG

Mar 2025

2h 0m

Drama

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In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream. When their innovation draws global attention, their success sparks hope--and opposition. As threats loom and sacrifices are made, their courage and unity ignite a movement that could forever transform the world.

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Critics Consensus

Telling an inspiring story with straightforward sincerity, Rule Breakers grounds its uplift in solid performances and an empowering message.

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Audience Says

Rule Breakers captures the reality women face in Afghanistan in this inspiring true story of resilience and girl power that’s appropriate for all ages.

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Phuong Le

Guardian

Nov 17

3/5

While spirited in parts, the journey taken by this extraordinary robotics team deserves a more layered storytelling approach than that of a feelgood movie.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 6

Despite its occasionally stale elements, the film succeeds movingly thanks to the inherent power of its narrative and the terrific performances by Boosher and the four young actresses as the team members.

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Sheri Linden

New York Times

Mar 6

The director Bill Guttentag and his cast get the can-do spirit at its core, as well as the societal constrictions that make such perseverance especially impressive, but it’s also a story that could have been told with more concision and subtlety.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Nov 20

3/5

Although flawed, Rule Breakers contains a meaningful message about female empowerment that’s hard to ignore.

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Joshua Starnes

Firing the Canon

Apr 20

7.5/10

Rule Breakers is exactly what it says on the tin, a satisfying and uplifting tale of struggle against the forces it seems like we should have left behind by now.

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Laura Hiros

Rincón de cine

Apr 17

3/5

A story that resonates, especially with Western women who find it incredible that in the 21st century there are still women who are denied access to education simply because they are women. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Natasha J Nykin

Apr 26

awesome romantic funny

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Jose A

Apr 7

Two Words: Phenomenal & Inspiring. Never say Never when anything is possible.

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Analia R

Mar 26

It was a wholesome feel good movie, that gave you hope. I Liked that it was based on a true story. Would recommend to others to watch.

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Meloney

Mar 26

What a wonderful movie! A story of a courageous journey to achieve what seems nearly impossible. A story which made me reflect and appreciate the opportunities I have had for education as a woman in the United States.

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JoyVictoria

Mar 23

Rule Breakers is an important movie for today and for everyone. It is based on a true story of courage to stand up and fight for rights.

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Megan

Mar 22

Rule Breakers is a very inspiring and uplifting film that reminds you of what's really important and shows you the power of perseverance and persistence. I definitely recommend watching it!!

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Synopsis

In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream. When their innovation draws global attention, their success sparks hope--and opposition. As threats loom and sacrifices are made, their courage and unity ignite a movement that could forever transform the world.

Director: Bill Guttentag
Producer: Laura Bilodeau Overdeck, Samudrika Arora, Bill Guttentag
Screenwriter: Elaha Mahboob, Jason Brown, Bill Guttentag
Distributor: Angel Studios
Production Co: Black Autumn Show
Rating: PG (Thematic Material|Some Violent Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 7, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 2h 0m

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