The Book Thief

Where to Watch The Book Thief (2013) (Legally)

Courage beyond words.
Nov 8, 2013 DE 131 min PG
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2013), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 131 minutes.

Cast highlights include Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

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

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main 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