An emotional movie about Nazis, based on an unparalleled best-selling book, is coming to Netflix

Few contemporary classics are more recognized than The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, an original book and subsequent film that has left an indelible mark on those who have read or seen it. Written by John Boyne in 2006, the novel was a success that sold millions of copies worldwide, and the film adaptation, directed by Mark Herman in 2008, was a hit that grossed over 44 million dollars.

Now, Netflix has just added this emotional movie to its catalog so that everyone who hasn’t had the chance to see it (or wants to watch it again) can once more be moved by a unique story of friendship between a Jewish boy and the son of a Nazi in the midst of Auschwitz.

The story that moved us all

In the movie, the contrast between Bruno’s privileged life and the harsh realities that his friend Shmuel faces on the other side of the fence is masterfully portrayed, thanks to the performances of Asa Butterfield as Bruno and Jack Scanlon as Shmuel. Additionally, Vera Farmiga and David Thewlis bring strength to the story as Bruno’s parents, showcasing the internal conflict and ideological blindness that characterized many German families during the Nazi regime. Without a doubt, it is a great movie that is worth watching at least once.