The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Mark Herman, starring David Thewlis and Asa Butterfield. It is based on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas About?
The premise of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas without spoilers, adapted from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, an 8-year-old German boy named Bruno discovers the harsh realities of the conflict when his family is relocated to a concentration camp. There, he befriends Shmuel, a young boy on the other side of the barbed wire fence. Their innocent connection deepens as Bruno learns about the suffering of those imprisoned, highlighting the tragic impact of war and prejudice on individuals and families.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Cast
David Thewlis leads the cast, with Asa Butterfield. Directed by Mark Herman.
- Director Mark Herman
More from Mark Herman
More films directed by Mark Herman, best-rated first: Little Voice, Brassed Off, Hope Springs and Purely Belter.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
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IMDb 8.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 78% User score
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Plot Summary
What happens in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bruno, an eight-year-old boy from Berlin, is suddenly relocated to the countryside of occupied Poland after his father, Ralf, a high-ranking SS officer, receives a promotion. From his bedroom window, Bruno spots what he assumes is a farm behind his house, unaware it’s actually an extermination camp. Despite his curiosity, his mother, Elsa, forbids him from exploring the back garden.
Full summary
The whole story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, scene by scene
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Box Office
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas grossed $40.4 million worldwide. $9 million came from the US and Canada and $31.4 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
- US & Canada
- $9M
- International
- $31.4M
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
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Cars in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
13 cars on screen, including the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 230 Lang Cabriolet W143 and the Mercedes-Benz 260 D Pullman W138.
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1937 BMW 327 Sport-Coupé Background role
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Çizgili Pijamalı Çocuk” and “Cizgili Pejamalı Uşaq”.
- Also known as
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- Çizgili Pijamalı Çocuk
- Cizgili Pejamalı Uşaq
- Զոլավոր գիշերազգեստով տղան
- 穿條紋衣的男孩
- Der Junge im gestreiften Pyjama
- Il bambino con il pigiama a righe
- O Rapaz do Pijama às Riscas
- El niño con el pijama de rayas
- Le Garçon au pyjama rayé
- Pojken i randig pyjamas
- Мальчик в полосатой пижаме
- 穿条纹睡衣的男孩
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- A csíkos pizsamás fiú
- Chłopiec w pasiastej piżamie
- Drengen i den stribede pyjamas
- Chlapec v pruhovaném pyžamu
- Poika raidallisessa pyjamassa
- הנער בפיג'מת הפסים
- Το Αγόρι Πίσω από το Συρματόπλεγμα
- 줄무늬 파자마를 입은 소년
- O Menino do Pijama Listrado
- Момчето с раираната пижама
- Băiatul în pijama vărgată
- Хлопчик у смугастій піжамі
- 穿囚衣的孩子
- Gutten i den stripete pysjamasen
- Chlapec v pruhovanom pyžame
- 縞模様のパジャマの少年
- เด็กชายในชุดนอนลายทาง
- Chú Bé Mang Pyjama Sọc
- Berniukas dryžuota pižama, ბიჭი ზოლიან პიჟამაში
- El nen amb el pijama de ratlles
- Dječak u prugastoj pidžami
- الصبي الذي يرتدي بيجامة مخطّطة
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Boy in the Striped Pajamas released?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was released on November 7, 2008.
Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was directed by Mark Herman.
More films by Mark Herman Who is in the cast of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas stars David Thewlis and Asa Butterfield.
How much did The Boy in the Striped Pajamas make at the box office?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($9 million domestic, $31.4 million international).
How is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas rated?
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has 8.5/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas based on a book?
Yes. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is adapted from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.
Does The Boy in the Striped Pajamas have a post-credit scene?
No. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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