‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze Bumbles Through a Domestic Comedy That Thinks Incompetent Dads are Still Funny
The film 'The Breadwinner' features comedian Nate Bargatze in a domestic comedy that struggles to deliver consistent humor. While it attempts to explore the challenges of a stay-at-home dad, the jokes often fall flat and rely on predictable gags. Despite some moments of charm, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.
- ▪Nate Bargatze stars as Nate Wilcox, a car salesman who becomes a stay-at-home dad.
- ▪The film is directed by Eric Appel and co-written by Bargatze.
- ▪Katie, played by Mandy Moore, leaves for South Korea to oversee her business venture, forcing Nate to manage the household.
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Home Film Reviews May 27, 2026 9:00am PT ‘The Breadwinner’ Review: Nate Bargatze Bumbles Through a Domestic Comedy That Thinks Incompetent Dads are Still Funny The comedian’s 'Mr. Mom' update offers a few opportunities to chuckle, but the gags mostly fall flat. By Natalia Winkelman Plus Icon Natalia Winkelman Latest See All Frank Masi “When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!” read the tagline for Stan Dragoti’s 1983 comedy “Mr. Mom.” The line could just as easily be plastered across the poster of “The Breadwinner,” an unimaginative update of the househusband formula directed by Eric Appel and starring the comedian Nate Bargatze, also its co-writer.
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