The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, CosmoGo, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Superfresh, BATTLEZONE | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 |
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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, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a Drama, War, History movie, released on 2008-05-07, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 7.8 out of 10 from 7,925 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
In the United States, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mark Herman
Cast
- Asa Butterfield as Bruno
- Vera Farmiga as Mother
- David Thewlis as Father
- Rupert Friend as Lieutenant Kotler
- David Hayman as Pavel
- Jack Scanlon as Shmuel
- Amber Beattie as Gretel
- Sheila Hancock as Grandma
- Richard Johnson as Grandpa
- Zac Mattoon O'Brien as Leon
- Domonkos Németh as Martin
- Henry Kingsmill as Karl
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