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Is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, War, History Not recommended
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Not recommended
# The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Parent Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this Holocaust drama contains strong violence and deeply disturbing themes that may be too intense for younger children. The film deals with concentration camps and genocide in a way that could cause significant emotional distress. Consider waiting until your child is a teenager with some historical understanding before viewing.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2008
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, War, History

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.

Asa Butterfield
Asa Butterfield
Bruno
Vera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Mother
David Thewlis
David Thewlis
Father
Jack Scanlon
Jack Scanlon
Shmuel
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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