The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2008, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a drama, war and history film directed by Mark Herman, running about 94 minutes. “Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas stars Asa Butterfield as Bruno Hoess, Jack Scanlon as Shmuel, Vera Farmiga as Elsa Hoess and David Thewlis as Ralf Hoess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)?
- In US, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas worth watching?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas stars Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis and Rupert Friend.
- When was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas released?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.