The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas(2008)
“Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Herman
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Miramax • Heyday Films
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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.
Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?▼
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was directed by Mark Herman and released in 2008. It is a drama, war, history film.
How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?▼
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?▼
The cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas includes Asa Butterfield as Bruno, Vera Farmiga as Mother, David Thewlis as Father, Jack Scanlon as Shmuel, Amber Beattie as Gretel and more.
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