The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
“Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas (2008) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-30
Top Cast
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Asa Butterfield
Bruno
Vera Farmiga
Mother
David Thewlis
Father
Rupert Friend
Lieutenant Kotler
David Hayman
Pavel
Jack Scanlon
Shmuel
Amber Beattie
Gretel
Sheila Hancock
Grandma
Richard Johnson
Grandpa
Zac Mattoon O'Brien
Leon
Domonkos Németh
Martin
Henry Kingsmill
Karl
Cara Horgan
Maria
Zsuzsa Holl
Berlin Cook
László Áron
Lars
Charlie Baker
Palm Court Singer
Iván Verebély
Meinberg
Béla Fesztbaum
Schultz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.63x
+$7.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Herman
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Miramax, Heyday Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Herman
Mark Herman, John Boyne
James Horner
Benoît Delhomme
Michael Ellis
Mark Herman, David Heyman, Christine Langan
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Herman
Screenplay
Michael Ellis
Editor
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Mark Herman
Director
David Heyman
Producer
Natalie Ward
Costume Design
Martin Childs
Production Design
György Kivés
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Bruce Ellis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas about?
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.
Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was directed by Mark Herman.
Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The principal cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas includes Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman.
When was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas released and how long is it?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was composed by James Horner.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas based on a book or true story?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Boyne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).