Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) is a drama, war and history film directed by Mark Herman, released on May 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis and Jack Scanlon. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 7,818 ratings.
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Asa Butterfield
as Bruno
Vera Farmiga
as Mother
David Thewlis
as Father
Jack Scanlon
as Shmuel
Amber Beattie
as Gretel
Rupert Friend
as Lieutenant Kotler
David Hayman
as Pavel
Sheila Hancock
as Grandma
Richard Johnson
as Grandpa
Cara Horgan
as Maria
Jim Norton
as Herr Liszt
Zac Mattoon O'Brien
as Leon
Directed by Mark Herman, written by Mark Herman and John Boyne, produced by David Heyman.
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 7,818 ratings.
Not convinced this is a greatly made movie, but it sure does pack a punch! <em>'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'</em> makes for good viewing for the majority, though that ending really is quite something - startling in fact, and that's even with me sensing it. The aforementioned is because, as well as the way the film builds in general, I'm pretty certain I watched this at high school; just not sure if it was…
Reviewed on June 11, 2024
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) includes Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Jack Scanlon and Amber Beattie. The film was directed by Mark Herman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was released on May 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 34m.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 7,818 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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