The Book Thief

2013 • 130 minutes

About this movie

Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson star in this inspiring film based on the bestseller about Liesel, (Sophie Nélisse), a girl adopted by a German couple (Rush and Watson) who hide a Jew (Ben Schnetzer) from Hitler's army. Soon Liesel discovers that words and imagination provide an escape from the events unfolding around her family in this extraordinary film directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey).

Ratings and reviews

From the cover picture and advertisement of this film I didn't think that it would be my cup of tea; however, after a few friends commented on how much they enjoyed watching it I decided to give it a go.......and I am so glad that I did! Beautifully made film that is both heart-warming and heart-breaking. Truly thought-provoking film that keeps you interested from start to finish and ideal for both males and females. If you think like I did that this film does not look like a film you usually go for....give it a go, it may well suprise you

I don't know how anyone can give this movie less than 5 stars. The casting couldn't have been better. This story gives the view from the German perspective of the 2nd world war. It left me with a greater understanding of the personal cost of war...on both sides plus good entertainment.

Definitely in my top 3 movies of all time (tfios, the book thief and life of pi).even though im only twelve I understand all about it and I cried at the end as im sure most of you will.overall a thrilling, emotional and heartwarming movie.i would recommend to anyone who loves a great movie and a guaranteed brilliant time.