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.

| Original Score: 7.5/10 | Apr 20, 2025

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]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 17, 2025

A formulaic feel-good underdog drama.

| Original Score: B- | Mar 27, 2025

It takes courage and stamina to reach your goal, but it is worth it. What obstacles confronted the women of Afghanistan in achieving their goals is still going on. Progress is slow, but it is happening.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 25, 2025

A film of cheap sentiment, broad platitudes, and little sense of tangible reality, sprinkled with baffling hints of rah-rah Americanism.

| Mar 24, 2025

A happy/sad movie .

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 23, 2025

Rule Breakers has its heart in such the right place that it’s hard not to root for its characters and its positive message of brain power.

| Mar 20, 2025

This is a heartwarming underdog story about a real group of Afghan girls overcoming serious odds to compete at an international level.

| Mar 19, 2025

Rule Breakers is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll. With strong performances, an engaging story, and an inspiring message, this is a film that deserves to be seen and celebrated.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 19, 2025

The filmmaking is bland and uninspired, but the story’s general good vibes carry the day.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 14, 2025

‘Rule Breakers‘ does feel like an advocacy piece but it also feels sincere in its intent to capture details of a true story of sacrifice and resilience of Afghan Women.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 13, 2025

This is an inspiring story with good performances by the young cast. Take your daughter to see this film!

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 11, 2025

Rule Breakers has some narrative challenges, but the cast navigates through them to make this a very rewarding and satisfying feel-good film.

| Original Score: 8.5/10 | Mar 10, 2025

You cannot deny how awe-inspiring the story of Rule Breakers is despite the melodramatic, made-for-television trappings on full display.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Mar 8, 2025

At its most interesting when the robot-building team is in Herat, its hometown, the film addresses aspects of Afghan life not always noticed by outsiders.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2025

“Rule Breakers” vividly delivers an empowering true story.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 7, 2025

The actresses portraying the Dreamers—Amber Afzali, Nina Hosseinzadeh, Sara Malal Rowe, and Mariam Saraj—do good work, elevating what could be trite material to something significantly better.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2025

Rule Breakers is a powerful and inspiring testament to the resilience of women everywhere.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 7, 2025

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.

| Mar 6, 2025

It is a feel-good movie poignantly set against the heartbreaking current reality of Afghan women. The movie more than fulfills Angel Studios’ mission to “amplify light.”

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 6, 2025