The Book Thief
Courage beyond words.
PG-13 2013 · 131 min · ★ 7.5 (5K) · Drama
While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
Directed by Brian Percival · Written by Michael Petroni
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Geoffrey Rush Hans Hubermann -
Sophie Nélisse Liesel Meminger -
Emily Watson Rosa Hubermann -
Nico Liersch Rudy Steiner -
Ben Schnetzer Max Vandenburg -
Heike Makatsch Liesel's mother -
Barbara Auer Ilsa Hermann -
Roger Allam Narrator / Death (voice) -
Rainer Bock Mayor Hermann -
Gotthard Lange Grave Digger -
Rainer Reiners Priest -
Kirsten Block Mrs. Heinrich
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