During WWII, Bruno (Asa Butterfield), a privileged, 8-year-old German boy, travels with his family from Berlin to Poland when his father (David Thewlis), a high ranking Nazi officer, is given a post at a concentration camp. Isolated and bored, Bruno begins exploring the area surrounding the "farm" behind his new home and eventually meets Schmuel (Jack Scanlon), a Jewish boy living in the camp. Separated by barbed wire, the two boys become friends and eventually come to realize the horrible realities of the war. Directed by Mark Herman. With Vera Farmiga, Amber Beattie, Jim Norton and Rupert Friend. Categories: Drama, Based on a Novel, History. Year: 2008.
Jim Norton in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Ben (Rupert Grint) is a shy teenage boy trying to escape from the influence of his high-strung, overbearing mother (Laura Linney). His world is turned upside down when he begins to work for an eccentric retired actress (Julie Walters). As their unlikely friendship develops, Ben is forced to challenge his beliefs and decide who he really wants to be. Directed by Jeremy Brock. With Nicholas Farrell. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
Jim Norton in Driving Lessons
In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is preparing for a new year at Hogwarts when Dobby, a house elf, warns him to stay away. Strange things are happening at the school, as muggles (students born to families outside the magic world) are being paralyzed. Harry, along with his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), vow to get to the bottom of the mystery. Kenneth Branagh plays a telegenic celebrity wizard. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Toby Jones and Tom Felton. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2002.
Jim Norton in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets