Movie

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

“Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.”

★ 7.8(7,731)20081h 34m

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Malaysia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Mark Herman
Release date: 2008-05-07
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $20,416,563
Budget: $12,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Film

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas — trailer

About The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Mark Herman, starring Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga and David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 7,731 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Asa Butterfield

Bruno

Vera Farmiga

Mother

David Thewlis

Father

Jack Scanlon

Shmuel

Amber Beattie

Gretel

Rupert Friend

Lieutenant Kotler

David Hayman

Pavel

Sheila Hancock

Grandma

Richard Johnson

Grandpa

Cara Horgan

Maria

Jim Norton

Herr Liszt

Zac Mattoon O'Brien

Leon

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknazinationalismconcentration campworld war iigas chamberconcentration camp prisonerchildren in wartime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in Malaysia?+

In Malaysia, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas on Netflix?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas stars Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Jack Scanlon and Amber Beattie.

When did The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas come out?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 movie directed by Mark Herman.

What genre is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?+

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was directed by Mark Herman.