The Book Thief

Based on the beloved best-selling book comes this profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. Although Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple (OSCAR® Winner Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson), her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max (Ben Schnetzer), a Jew hiding in the family’s home, escape from the events unfolding around them in this extraordinary, acclaimed film directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey).

• Directed By

  Brian Percival

• Written By

  Michael Petroni, Markus Zusak

• Produced By

  Karen Rosenfelt, Ken Blancato

• Cast

  Nico Liersch, Ben Schnetzer, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse