Aaron Johnson, Jasper Harris, Rollo Weeks

Set in Venice, two young brothers on the run fall under the care and protection of a mysterious "Thief Lord." Stealing the missing component of a magical carousel capable of restoring youth, they disc...( read more  read more... )over a thrilling and unforgettable world of wonder and enchantment.

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40% liked it

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PG, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Richard Claus

Release Date: January 5, 2006

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DVD Release Date: March 14, 2006

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  • September 5, 2009
    yes, im still like a little kid. (: haha
  • August 18, 2009
    Rollo Weeks was perfect in this movie I thought Bo was a girl sorry, but he did look like it, I'm confused!
  • July 5, 2009
    I like this movie when I first watchedit, however it was my sisters and she got rid of it because she though it was boring, I would like to see it again.
  • June 14, 2009
    The book was totally amazing...I wonder how this rendition will be?
  • June 9, 2009
    Very, very close to the book. Rollo Weeks does an outstanding job playing the lead role of Scipio.
  • March 31, 2009
    Absolutely love this movie.
    =).
  • February 15, 2009
    saw it on tv it was incredible
  • February 13, 2009
    the book is supposed to be good
    the movie was lacking on money i guess...
  • February 2, 2009
    Prosper y Bo son los huérfanos mas pan del mundo una bonita historia para todo la familia

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  • crazyswimmer290
    March 25, 2008
    i can't wait to watch the movie, the book is awsome.
  • Duckydude21
    December 16, 2007
    I haven't seen the movie yet, I don't think it came out where I live, but I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to!!!!! The book was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!! Cornilia Funke rocks! I also can't wait to see Inkheart!!!!
  • rachtheape
    September 20, 2007
    ive read the book i thought it was awesome a great boook i really want to see the movie
  • xRebelxSaintx
    July 8, 2007
    I absolutly love this movie - I love the book aswell because I think it just has an amazing plot and setting!
  • ChibiKitsune1544
    April 3, 2007
    It's not rated R... I have the movie and it says it's rated PG
  • linkinparkchick1994
    February 25, 2007
    is this realiy rated r cuz thats wat it says on flixter wich im thinking NO WAY!!!!!! i mean realiy i read the book and there is no way it would be rated are i guess flixter just freaken messed up!!!!
  • mastermindinthemakin
    February 20, 2007
    I thought this film was posatively wonderful! It's a shame many more people have rated it.
    I thought the acting was great, and they just brought the book to life!
  • ChibiKitsune1544
    January 3, 2007
    I feel special... on of my videos was on the video clips thing
  • scribbledheart
    December 11, 2006
    Alright, so, I loved loved loved the book for The Thief Lord., and when I came over to my friend's house, and she offered to watch it, i just couldn't resist. I immediately loved it. It didn't changed one thing about the book, and the acting was great. This is a must-see-film.
  • lvme2
    November 1, 2006
    I can't find it! at the Video store but i'll look harder the book is so good!

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  • In what movie do a group of Italian orphans/runaways live in an old abandoned movie theatre in the heart of Venice?  Answer »
  • Who played Scipio in The Thief Lord?  Answer »
  • In the movie 'The Thief Lord', what are the kids looking for to give to the Count?  Answer »
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