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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Year
2008
Country
US, GB
Language
en
Genre
Drama, History, War
Runtime
94 min
Rating
7.8/10
Director
Mark Herman

Plot 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.

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Director

MHMark Herman

Cast & Key Characters

Asa Butterfield in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasAsa ButterfieldBrunoVera Farmiga in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasVera FarmigaMotherDavid Thewlis in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasDavid ThewlisFatherRupert Friend in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasRupert FriendLieutenant KotlerDavid Hayman in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasDavid HaymanPavelJack Scanlon in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasJack ScanlonShmuelAmber Beattie in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasAmber BeattieGretelSheila Hancock in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasSheila HancockGrandmaRichard Johnson in The Boy in the Striped PyjamasRichard JohnsonGrandpaZMZac Mattoon O'BrienLeonDNDomonkos NémethMartinHKHenry KingsmillKarl

Writers

JBJohn Boyne

Production

BBC FilmMiramaxHeyday Films

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is rated 7.8 out of 10 by viewers — 7,882 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas about?

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 hi

Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Jack Scanlon.

Who is the director of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

Mark Herman.

When was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas released?

2008.

Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

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