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The Book Thief

PG-1320132h 11mBrian Percival
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 53

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"Courage beyond words."

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.

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Based On Novel Or BookNaziWorld War IiChildren In WartimeBased On Young Adult Novel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Book Thief (2013) 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 stars in The Book Thief?

The Book Thief stars Geoffrey Rush (Hans Hubermann), Emily Watson (Rosa Hubermann), Sophie Nélisse (Liesel Meminger), Ben Schnetzer (Max Vandenburg), Nico Liersch (Rudy Steiner). The film was directed by Brian Percival.

How long is The Book Thief?

The Book Thief has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Book Thief worth watching?

The Book Thief holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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