The Book Thief
Directed by Brian Percival
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.
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Top cast
Geoffrey Rush
Hans Hubermann
Emily Watson
Rosa Hubermann
Sophie Nélisse
Liesel Meminger
Ben Schnetzer
Max Vandenburg
Nico Liersch
Rudy Steiner
Roger Allam
Narrator / Death (voice)
Barbara Auer
Ilsa Hermann
Rainer Bock
Mayor Hermann
Heike Makatsch
Liesel's Mother
Julian Lehmann
Liesel's Brother
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Book Thief online?
The Book Thief is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Book Thief on Netflix?
No — The Book Thief is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Book Thief online?
Yes. In United States, The Book Thief can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Book Thief?
As of November 4, 2026, The Book Thief is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
