How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas rated?

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.8 from 7,924 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, War, History
Released: May 7, 2008
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 7,924 votes
Director: Mark Herman
Starring: Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas rated?: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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