What is The Breadwinner's IQ Score?

The Breadwinner has an IQ Score of 154/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 38/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 44/50 Educational Value, and 38/50 Craft & Quality.

Is The Breadwinner educational?

The Breadwinner is strong on educational value, 44/50 on TVI's rubric, which covers academic content, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, life skills, and knowledge transfer.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

The Breadwinner , IQ Score 154/200

The Breadwinner has an IQ Score of 154/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-05-21·Methodology

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154/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 9-12SEL 36/50

The Breadwinner poster, IQ Score 154/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,282 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A girl in Taliban-era Kabul disguises herself as a boy to support her family. Exceptional educational value from the specific historical and cultural context.

Cognitive demands from the parallel storytelling and the moral complexity of survival under oppression. Does not shield children from difficult realities while remaining age-appropriate. Nora Twomey's masterwork.

Where to Watch

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