---
title: "The Book Thief"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-book-thief-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 203833
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Book Thief (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-book-thief-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Book Thief is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Studio Babelsberg, Fox 2000 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young girl finds hope by stealing books amid Nazi Germany."

### Why Watch
- Powerful wartime setting
- Emotional story of resilience
- Focus on the transformative power of books

### Caveats & Content Note
- Intense war themes may be heavy
- Over two‑hour runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains wartime violence and mature themes, making it suitable for teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, heartfelt, historical, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Percival
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Babelsberg, Fox 2000 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Geoffrey Rush** as *Hans Hubermann*
- **Sophie Nélisse** as *Liesel Meminger*
- **Emily Watson** as *Rosa Hubermann*
- **Nico Liersch** as *Rudy Steiner*
- **Ben Schnetzer** as *Max Vandenburg*
- **Heike Makatsch** as *Liesel's mother*
- **Barbara Auer** as *Ilsa Hermann*
- **Roger Allam** as *Narrator / Death (voice)*
- **Rainer Bock** as *Mayor Hermann*
- **Gotthard Lange** as *Grave Digger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of the film?
It follows a young girl in Nazi‑era Germany who finds comfort by stealing books and sharing them.

### Q: When was the movie released in the United States?
It was released on November 8, 2013.

### Q: What is the film’s MPAA rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is approximately two hours and eleven minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Book Thief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/203833)

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