Synopsis
While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents.
Scores
Overall Score
82.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.5%
Review Aggregate
64.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, thin plot, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Rush | 2013 | $1,828,000 | $2,461,000 | (est) |
| Emily Watson | 2013 | $1,125,000 | $1,515,000 | (est) |
| Sophie Nélisse | 2013 | $847,000 | $1,141,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count149
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes145,992
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $21,488,480 | $28,931,055 |
| International | 2013 | $55,097,836 | $74,181,075 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $76,586,320 | $103,112,136 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $32,783,374 | $44,137,958 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $4,374,000 | $5,888,943 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $2,615,000 | $3,520,710 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $5,654,000 | $7,612,274 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $14,649,000 | $19,722,709 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $5,157,235 | $6,943,453 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $65,232,610 | $87,826,047 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $19,000,000 | $25,580,686 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $19,053,000 (est) | $25,652,042 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $2,609,000 | $3,512,632 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $1,989,000 | $2,677,894 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $3,800,000 | $5,116,137 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $46,451,000 | $62,539,391 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $18,781,610 | $25,286,655 |
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