The Book Thief (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, The Book Thief is a drama film directed by Brian Percival, running about 131 minutes. “Courage beyond words.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Book Thief stars Geoffrey Rush as Hans Hubermann, Sophie Nélisse as Liesel Meminger, Emily Watson as Rosa Hubermann and Nico Liersch as Rudy Steiner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Book Thief has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Book Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Book Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Book Thief (2013)?
- In US, The Book Thief is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Book Thief worth watching?
- The Book Thief holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Book Thief?
- The Book Thief stars Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch and Ben Schnetzer.
- When was The Book Thief released?
- The Book Thief was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.