The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas poster
7.8

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.

6,542 votes
2008
1h 34m
Released
EN
Genres
WarDramaHistory
Synopsis

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.

Production
BBC Film, Miramax, Heyday Films
Box Office
Budget: $12,500,000
Revenue: $20,416,563
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America

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Popularity Score

46
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Content Rating

Family Friendly
Suitable for general audiences

Community Engagement

6,542
Number of votes received from users

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