The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Mark Herman
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a drama and history movie released in 2008, directed by Mark Herman, starring Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga and David Thewlis. It runs 1h 34min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Official synopsis
Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.
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.
Where to watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026
Trailer for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas (2008) trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
12 actors
Asa Butterfield
as Bruno
Vera Farmiga
as Mother
David Thewlis
as Father
Rupert Friend
as Lieutenant Kotler
David Hayman
as Pavel
Jack Scanlon
as Shmuel
Amber Beattie
as Gretel
Sheila Hancock
as Grandma
See full cast (12)
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Cinematography
- Benoît Delhomme
- Editing
- Michael Ellis
- Music
- James Horner
- Production
- David Heyman
- Screenplay
- Mark Herman
Frequently asked questions about The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Where to watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
In Brazil, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas runs 1h 34min (94 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas come out?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas came out in 2008.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production companies
- BBC Film, Miramax, Heyday Films
Themes
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