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Is the movie The Book Thief available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, here's a look at The Book Thief (2013), the screen adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel about young Liesel Meminger — a girl who steals books to find solace amid the horrors of WWII Germany, narrated by Death and sheltering a Jewish refugee under the stairs. The film blends quiet, heartbreaking moments with the resilience of stories and friendship, offering a portrait of loss and small acts of defiance. While it wasn't a runaway awards juggernaut, it earned several nominations and festival recognitions for its performances and craft. In the lines that follow, the Stream Tracker team checks whether The Book Thief is currently available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ and how to watch it.

The Book Thief

Synopsis

In wartime Germany, young Liesel copes with fear by quietly lifting books and circulating their stories to anyone who will listen. Hidden in a cramped space beneath the family’s staircase, a Jewish refugee is kept safe by her adoptive parents, forging a fragile household bond amid the dangers and deprivations of the Nazi era.

Release date

2013

Duration

2h 11min

Rating

Genre(s)

Drame, Guerre

Watch on which platform The Book Thief

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Available

Trailer

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