Rent The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

3.8 of 5 from 470 ratings
1h 30min
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Synopsis:
Bored and restless in his new home, Bruno (Asa Butterfield), an innocent and naive eight-year-old, ignores his mother and sets off on an adventure in the woods. Soon he meets a young boy, and a surprising friendship develops. Set during World War II, based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, this remarkable and inspiring story about the power of the human spirit will capture your heart and engage your mind.
Actors:
, , , , Domonkos Németh, Henry Kingsmill, , , Zsuzsa Holl, , , , , , , , , , ,
Directors:
Producers:
David Heyman
Writers:
John Boyne, Mark Herman
Aka:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Studio:
Miramax
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Children & Family, Drama
Collections:
2009, Children's Books On Screen: Best Adventure Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
13/02/2009
Run Time:
90 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, Hindi, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Friendship Beyond the Fence (20 Minutes)
  • Audio Commentary by Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne
  • Deleted Scenes (with Optional Commentary by Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne)
BBFC:
Release Date:
08/08/2011
Run Time:
94 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne
  • Friendship Beyond the Fence
  • Deleted Scenes

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Reviews (5) of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Simple but gripping - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review by CP Customer

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07/09/2009

This is a very simple, yet powerful film. If this was a stage production, the sets will have cost relatively little.

I liked it for its simplicity and clarity of messages from the characters. I disliked it in one or two places where the Commandant and his lieutenant seems to overplay aggression somewhat.I am pleased I have seen this film as it is time well spent.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Where did they find Asa - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review by JD

Spoiler Alert
16/03/2010

The prospect a seeing a film with two child unknown actors in the main roles must not put you off seeing this film. Their acting is out of this world, utterly convincing and fantastically moving. The plot based on the holocaust has not been done from this angle before and I cannot imagine a better way of doing it than through the eyes of a child. The areas of want are in fact in some of the adult acting which is a bit OTT.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

A touching story - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
15/09/2009

We had it all before. War destroys lives. But this is seen through the eyes of a young boy who is trying to make sense of it all. I prefered the book but the films faithfuly portrays the story. Highly recommended.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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