The Book Thief

Courage beyond words.

20132h 11m7.5(4,586 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.

The Book Thief (2013) is a drama film directed by Brian Percival. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nélisse. The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 4,586 votes.

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Director

Brian Percival

Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Hans Hubermann

Emily Watson

Rosa Hubermann

Sophie Nélisse

Liesel Meminger

Ben Schnetzer

Max Vandenburg

Nico Liersch

Rudy Steiner

Roger Allam

Narrator / Death (voice)

Barbara Auer

Ilsa Hermann

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Where can I watch The Book Thief?

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Who stars in The Book Thief?

The Book Thief stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, and Ben Schnetzer, and was directed by Brian Percival.

How long is The Book Thief?

The Book Thief has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes.

When did The Book Thief come out?

The Book Thief was released in 2013.

What genre is The Book Thief?

The Book Thief is a drama film.

Is The Book Thief worth watching?

The Book Thief holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.