The Book Thief (2013)

Courage beyond words.

The Book Thief (2013) poster

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.

Director: Brian Percival
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 131 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Editing: John Wilson
Production: Studio Babelsberg, Fox 2000 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Budget: $19M
Box Office: $77M
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book, nazi, world war ii, children in wartime, based on young adult novel

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Book Thief about?
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.
Who directed The Book Thief?
The Book Thief was directed by Brian Percival.
Who stars in The Book Thief?
The Book Thief stars Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch, Ben Schnetzer, Heike Makatsch.
How long is The Book Thief?
The Book Thief has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is The Book Thief?
The Book Thief is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Book Thief?
The Book Thief had a budget of $19M.
How much did The Book Thief gross?
The Book Thief grossed $77M worldwide.
Where was The Book Thief produced?
The Book Thief was produced in Germany, United States of America.