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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

“Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.”

7.820081h 34mDramaWarHistory
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas at a glance

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 drama and war film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

12A age rating1h 34mDramaWar

Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2008-05-07
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Drama, War, History
Director
Mark Herman
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.8 / 10 · 7,928 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Asa ButterfieldBruno
Vera FarmigaMother
David ThewlisFather
Rupert FriendLieutenant Kotler
David HaymanPavel
Jack ScanlonShmuel
Amber BeattieGretel
Sheila HancockGrandma
Richard JohnsonGrandpa
Zac Mattoon O'BrienLeon
Domonkos NémethMartin
Henry KingsmillKarl
Cara HorganMaria
Zsuzsa HollBerlin Cook

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Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is listed on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas suitable for children?

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 his imprisonment,…

How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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