The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

Movie94 minRated PG-13

IMDb7.7/ 10CTV score7.8/ 10

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About The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

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.

Year: 2008
Genres: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 94 min
Rated: PG-13
Director: Mark Herman
Top cast: Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 20 August 2008

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Asa Butterfieldas Bruno
Vera Farmigaas Mother
David Thewlisas Father
Rupert Friendas Lieutenant Kotler
David Haymanas Pavel
Jack Scanlonas Shmuel
Amber Beattieas Gretel
Sheila Hancockas Grandma
Richard Johnsonas Grandpa
Zac Mattoon O'Brienas Leon
Domonkos Némethas Martin
Henry Kingsmillas Karl
Cara Horganas Maria
Zsuzsa Hollas Berlin Cook
László Áronas Lars

Director: Mark Herman
Screenplay: Mark Herman
Novel: John Boyne
Producer: David Heyman
Original Music Composer: James Horner
Director of Photography: Benoît Delhomme

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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