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Rule Breakers

  • 2025
  • PG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
967
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Sara Malal Rowe, Amber Afzali, Nikohl Boosheri, and Nina Hosseinzadeh in Rule Breakers (2025)
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Coming-of-AgeDrama

In a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.In a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.In a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.

  • Director
    • Bill Guttentag
  • Writers
    • Jason Brown
    • Bill Guttentag
    • Elaha Mahboob
  • Stars
    • Nikohl Boosheri
    • Ali Fazal
    • Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    967
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Guttentag
    • Writers
      • Jason Brown
      • Bill Guttentag
      • Elaha Mahboob
    • Stars
      • Nikohl Boosheri
      • Ali Fazal
      • Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    • 92User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Nikohl Boosheri
    Nikohl Boosheri
    • Roya Mahboob
    Ali Fazal
    Ali Fazal
    • Samir Sinha
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    • Jessica Curie
    Mustapha Adidou
    • Airport Passenger
    Amber Afzali
    Amber Afzali
    • Esin
    Waj Ali
    Waj Ali
    • Ahmed
    Gracie Anderson
    • Example
    Mansour Badri
    • Customs Boss
    Tarik Belmekki
    • Herat Taxi Van Driver
    • (as Tarek Belmekki)
    Fehd Benchemsi
    Fehd Benchemsi
    • Rahim
    Sabah Benchouiakh
    • Sonia (Computer Student)
    Mohamed Bentaleb
    • Computer User
    Brice Bexter
    Brice Bexter
    • Computer Professor
    • (as Brice Thami Bexter)
    Samar Boukadida
    • French TV Anchor
    Jason Brown
    • Fedex Driver
    Tatsu Carvalho
    Tatsu Carvalho
    • Hector
    Lilian Castro
    • María García (Mexican Anchor)
    • (as Lilian Castro Castillo)
    Alison Clark
    • Deputy Chief of Mission (US Embassy)
    • Director
      • Bill Guttentag
    • Writers
      • Jason Brown
      • Bill Guttentag
      • Elaha Mahboob
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    User reviews92

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Rule Breakers' is an inspiring, heartwarming film about an Afghan girls' robotics team, highlighting determination and gender equality. The movie is praised for its emotional impact, strong performances, and powerful message. Many appreciate its family-friendly content and clean language. It evokes both tears and cheers, celebrating empowerment and innovation. Some note minor flaws like timeline confusion but emphasize the inspirational message. Overall, it is recommended for its uplifting story and important themes.
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    Featured reviews

    9bishopsheehan

    Fleeting liberty for oppressed Afghani girls.

    I was struck by the perseverance of the Roya Mahboob character to bring education and technology these Afghani girls who live in a culture where women's opportunities are severely limited by the Taliban. The actors portraying the girls did an amazing job of making me feel the emotions the characters were expressing, particularly a bright hope that they could accomplish what many, if not most men, in their society believed was impossible. On a completely separate note, knowing that the United States has now abandoned Afghanistan conditions will likely be even worse for girls there. This is important story about freedom, especially for women. I sincerely hope that feminists support this movie.
    10imdbfan-5602917704

    See this movie

    The RULE BREAKERS movie was so good, so real, made me cry with joy! The passion of international competition is evident / the perils of woman in AFGHANISTAN is real, the acting is fabulous, the true story makes you realize we are so blessed to live in America. You need to see this movie. To understand the struggle women experience in another country will make you a better person... I thought robotics would be boring, but instead the writers bring science to life. You laugh, you cry you are inspired. Take your teenagers! Take your daughters! The reality of the story comes to life. I googled " robotic teams ".
    8skylerkennethkidd

    Everyone should see this!

    I had not heard a single thing about this movie but saw it was playing. I watched the trailer and it looked pretty good. I never expected it to be as amazing as it was! This story deserved to be told, and it connects people to Afghanistan in a totally different way than most are used to. I feel it's a must see, for the whole family. My heart hurts for the way they have lived for so long, even worse since 2021. Those children, women, people, deserve so much better! We can always be blessed that great minds can connect the entire world in a way that most people can never connect too. Thanks for making this movie, ill be suggesting it to everyone I talk too!

    Watched at AMC on 3-8-2025 with Nicole.
    dave-73325

    Emotionally Engaging

    A true story told in a fashion that moved me in ways that I haven't encountered in some time. We saw both the young women's struggles and successes. I was both impressed by the women's courage and yet saddened that they had to even face the cultural restrictions for women in Afghanistan.

    Angel Studios shows that they know what they are doing as they continue to create compelling movies that educate, inspire and entertain.

    Definitely a movie worth seeing for young and old, both for it's content as well as to support Angel Studios. Definitely go get your tickets while it's still in the theaters and enjoy the show.
    10imdbfan-0793766709

    Important Movie - Eye Opening Inspiration

    This movie brings understanding to the world of what even in this modern age how women in beautiful Afghanistan are kept from personal success and their happiness is denied by male role. The casting is excellent, and the world competitions are brilliantly covered. I loved seeing the robotics competitions, and all the nations coming together to participate and support each other united in the love of robotics. The quality of the film is very good, the acting is honest and real, emotionally relevant and the subject is so important. This is a story that needed to be shared, such a wonderful film.

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      First Angel Studios movie to be rated PG.
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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2025 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Apple TV (MENA Official)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rompiendo reglas
    • Filming locations
      • Marrakech, Morocco(Herat, Afghanistan)
    • Production company
      • Black Autumn Show
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,969,825
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,503,826
      • Mar 9, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,972,865
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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