The Book Thief
2014, English. Directed by Brian Percival.
Courage beyond words.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Book Thief isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Brian PercivalDirector
- Geoffrey RushHans Hubermann
- Emily WatsonRosa Hubermann
- Sophie NélisseLiesel Meminger
- Ben SchnetzerMax Vandenburg
- Nico LierschRudy Steiner
- Roger AllamNarrator / Death (voice)
- Barbara AuerIlsa Hermann
- Rainer BockMayor Hermann
- Heike MakatschLiesel's Mother
- Julian LehmannLiesel's Brother
- Gotthard LangeGrave Digger
- Rainer ReinersPriest
Details
- Released
- 31 January 2014
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Petroni
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $77M
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What The Book Thief is based on
The Book Thief is based on The Book Thief, a 2006 novel by Markus Zusak.
Novel · 2006
The Book Thief
By Markus Zusak
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The Book Thief: quick answers
Is The Book Thief worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 4,617 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book Thief?
The Book Thief runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Book Thief have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book Thief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Book Thief is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Book Thief on?
The Book Thief isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book Thief?
If you liked The Book Thief, try The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Island on Bird Street, White Bird.
Who directed The Book Thief?
The Book Thief (2014) was directed by Brian Percival and stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse.
What is The Book Thief based on?
The Book Thief is based on The Book Thief, a 2006 novel by Markus Zusak.