The Pencil Thief
1957, Japanese. Directed by Norio Nakagawa.
Centered on a pencil-loss incident at an elementary school, this story gently and quietly portrays the beauty of children’s innocent hearts.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 February 1957
- Original title
- えんぴつ泥棒
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Norio Nakagawa
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The Pencil Thief: quick answers
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How long is The Pencil Thief?
The Pencil Thief runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
Does The Pencil Thief have a post-credits scene?
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The Pencil Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Pencil Thief on?
The Pencil Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 February 1957. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pencil Thief?
If you liked The Pencil Thief, try PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You, Love Don't Co$t a Thing.
Who directed The Pencil Thief?
The Pencil Thief (1957) was directed by Norio Nakagawa and stars Kinuko Obata, Yoshiko Matsuo, Minoru Takada.