A young girl finds solace in stolen books amidst the bleakness of WWII Germany, sharing stories with a hidden refugee.
Melancholy and earnest. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
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No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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