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Theatrical November 26, 2008
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas poster

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a book-based movie adapted from "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" by John Boyne. This Drama/War film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is November 26, 2008.

The Source Material

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

by John Boyne

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Overview

Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Original Title
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama, War, History
US Theatrical
November 26, 2008 · Rated PG-13
US Limited Theatrical
November 7, 2008 · Rated PG-13