The Book Thief
"Courage beyond words."
Originally released in 2013. The Book Thief is a drama film. directed by Brian Percival. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, and Emily Watson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4,455 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$76.6M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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 Bürgermeister Hermann
Gotthard Lange
as Grave Digger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $76,586,316
Production Companies
- Studio Babelsberg
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Sunswept Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ad...
Who directed The Book Thief?
The Book Thief was directed by Brian Percival.
How long is The Book Thief?
The Book Thief has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was The Book Thief released?
The Book Thief was released on November 8, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Book Thief?
The main cast of The Book Thief includes Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch, Ben Schnetzer.
Is The Book Thief worth watching?
The Book Thief has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 4,455 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.