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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008): movie guide
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) is a Drama, War, History running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 7,933 votes. Notable cast includes Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2008-05-07
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Drama, War, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2008-05-07
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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.
Cast highlights
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas features Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Jack Scanlon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2008-05-07. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (7,933 votes). Genres: Drama, War, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is listed as Drama, War, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- Cast highlights include Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Jack Scanlon.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
