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The Book Thief
2013·Movie
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A , drama: , but hopeful, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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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.
Heartbreaking WWII DramaNarration by DeathPower of Words and BooksEmotional CatharsisSomber Historical SettingFound Family BondsTragic Coming-of-AgeHauntingly Beautiful ScoreAnti-War SentimentMelancholic Atmosphere
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Is The Book Thief worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (52).
Is The Book Thief okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Book Thief plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was The Book Thief a box office hit?
Budget$19 million
Box office$77 million
Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.
What tropes does The Book Thief use?
Insult of EndearmentOdd FriendshipPost-Nightmare ComfortMissing MomCranky NeighborBeige ProseJerkassBook BurningMaybe Ever AfterJerk with a Heart of GoldGroin AttackChekhov's Gunand 61 more
TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Insult of Endearment, Odd Friendship, and Post-Nightmare Comfort.