The Book Thief Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Book Thief, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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)
About The Book Thief
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.
More like The Book Thief
- The Island on Bird Street
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
- White Bird
- The Zone of Interest
- The Monuments Men
- Empire of the Sun
- The Search
- Swing Kids
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Book Thief?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Book Thief?
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)
Is this The Book Thief guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



