The Book Thief(2013)
“Courage beyond words.”
Overview
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
Studio
Studio Babelsberg
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$77M
Cast
Geoffrey Rush
as Hans Hubermann
Sophie Nélisse
as Liesel Meminger
Emily Watson
as Rosa Hubermann
Nico Liersch
as Rudy Steiner
Ben Schnetzer
as Max Vandenburg
Heike Makatsch
as Liesel's mother
Barbara Auer
as Ilsa Hermann
Roger Allam
as Narrator / Death (voice)
Rainer Bock
as Mayor Hermann
Gotthard Lange
as Grave Digger
Rainer Reiners
as Priest
Kirsten Block
as Mrs. Heinrich
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$77M
Production Companies
Studio Babelsberg • Fox 2000 Pictures • Sunswept Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Book Thief?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Book Thief (2013).
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 and released in 2013. It is a drama film.
How long is The Book Thief?▼
The Book Thief has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The Book Thief?▼
The cast of The Book Thief includes Geoffrey Rush as Hans Hubermann, Sophie Nélisse as Liesel Meminger, Emily Watson as Rosa Hubermann, Nico Liersch as Rudy Steiner, Ben Schnetzer as Max Vandenburg and more.
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