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The Book Thief is a 2013 war drama film directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nélisse. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Markus Zusak and adapted by Michael Petroni. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive German family during the Nazi era. Taught to read by her kind-hearted foster father, the girl begins "borrowing" books and sharing them with the Jewish refugee being sheltered by her foster parents in their home. The film features a musical score by Oscar-winning composer John Williams.

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2013 · 2h 11m · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (4,562 votes)

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.

Directed by Brian Percival

Box office $77M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Brian PercivalDirector

Geoffrey Rushas Hans Hubermann

Sophie Nélisseas Liesel Meminger

Emily Watsonas Rosa Hubermann

Nico Lierschas Rudy Steiner

Ben Schnetzeras Max Vandenburg

Heike Makatschas Liesel's mother

Barbara Aueras Ilsa Hermann

Roger Allamas Narrator / Death (voice)

Rainer Bockas Mayor Hermann

Gotthard Langeas Grave Digger

Rainer Reinersas Priest

Kirsten Blockas Mrs. Heinrich JJulian Lehmannas Liesel's Brother

Ludger Bökelmannas Football Urchin

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The Book Thief is a 2013 war drama film directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nélisse. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Markus Zusak and adapted by Michael Petroni. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive German family during the Nazi era. Taught to read by her kind-hearted foster father, the girl begins "borrowing" books and sharing them with the Jewish refugee being sheltered by her foster parents in their home. The film features a musical score by Oscar-winning composer John Williams.

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2013 · 2h 11m · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (4,562 votes)

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.

Directed by Brian Percival

Box office $77M worldwide

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