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      The Book Thief

      PG-13 Released Nov 8, 2013 2 hr. 7 min. History Drama List
      49% 150 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score In 1938, young orphan Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans (Geoffrey Rush) and Rosa (Emily Watson). When Hans, a kindly housepainter, learns that Liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel's new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more precarious when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans' life. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 16 Buy Now

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      A bit too safe in its handling of its Nazi Germany setting, The Book Thief counters its constraints with a respectful tone and strong performances.

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      Teddy B It sets out to emulate 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' but fails miserably by coming off as overly romanticised and schmaltzy as well as having an ending that it uncomfortable in the opposite way to what I would guess the filmmakers intended. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/24 Full Review Michael D Reminds us that we have a lot to be thankful for and how it can disappear in a dark cloud. Best depiction of what happened in Germany as the Nazis came to power and many people died on all sides. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/23 Full Review Kleanthis K This, for me, is the best movie I have ever watched in my life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/23 Full Review jamal poosay destroyer there was no plot in the movie 😿💔 they just killed off or sent a character away when it getting boring Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/01/23 Full Review Alexandria R I love this movie so much. It is a tear dropper and has some suspense. A movie that you don't want to ever stop. I've read several books about ww2 as well as several films. There nothing worse then a movie that sugar coats a story. This movie is a wonderful true story of a little Jewish girl. So go and watch the movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/23 Full Review ben d one of the worst movies I've ever seen Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Kate Muir Times (UK) The film is hamstrung by the novel's structure, unsure whether to be a 12A-certificate family outing, or to luxuriate in morbid irony. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk I'd heard reports that this film could reduce grown men to tears - but I'm guessing they were just yawning with boredom. Rated: 2/5 Mar 4, 2014 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Tries to blend heartwarming moral observation with ill-fitting metaphysical contrivance. Rated: 2/5 Mar 2, 2014 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson The film has its respectful essence, but lacks a bit of the spirit and entertainment value. Rated: 3/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies For two hours I was a resident on that small town German street. I cared about the characters, laughed with them, and was pierced by the tragedies they endured. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Mark Jackson Epoch Times The Book Thief mixes British actors using German accents, a few German actors, and the occasional German word, creating a playfully successful illusion of German-ness. The story is tragic and captivating at the same time. Nélisse and Rush are outstanding. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1938, young orphan Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans (Geoffrey Rush) and Rosa (Emily Watson). When Hans, a kindly housepainter, learns that Liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel's new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more precarious when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans' life.
      Director
      Brian Percival
      Executive Producer
      Redmond Morris
      Screenwriter
      Michael Petroni
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      Sunswept Entertainment
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Violence|Intense Thematic Material)
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 8, 2013, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 18, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $21.4M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby, SDDS
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