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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.

Radar 54Stable signalGB:12A1h 34mDrama · War · History

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

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.

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Content check

✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12A
Heavy real-world themes

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Radar score54/100
Quality signal75/100
Audience rating7.8
Votes counted7,742
Trust signalStable signal

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