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The Kite Runner DVD

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DVD Release Date: March 25, 2008

Tagline: "There is a way to be good again."

Length: 122 minutes

MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for strong thematic material including the rape of a child, violence and brief strong language


About the Movie
The Kite Runner on DVD:
Adapted from Khaled Hosseini's bestselling novel, much of this drama is set in Afghanistan and a lot of the dialogue is in Dari (with English subtitles). The cast is made up of actors of Middle Eastern ancestry who are not well known to the English-speaking public. The early part of the story takes place in Kabul before the Soviet invasion and is about two 12-year-old boys. One of them is the privileged Amir, and the other is Hassan, a family servant. A nasty incident occurs, and Amir betrays Hassan. Amir eventually moves to the US, but years later he returns to Afghanistan and has a chance at redemption.

The Kite Runner DVD - Selected Special Features:

  • Widescreen

Formats Available: Check with your video store/online rental service to see if The Kite Runner is available in other formats. The above information on special features refers to the The Kite Runner DVD.

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