One Life

In 1938, young British stockbroker Nicholas Winton travels to Prague where he encounters Jewish refugee families who have fled Nazi persecution in Germany and Austria. Moved by their desperate situation and the looming threat of invasion, Winton takes it upon himself to organize a rescue operation, working tirelessly with his mother to overcome bureaucratic hurdles, raise funds, and find foster families in England who will take in refugee children.

Fifty years later, Winton’s story comes to light when his wife asks him to clean his office, leading him to rediscover his trove of documents detailing his rescue mission. Though still haunted by memories of those he couldn’t save, Winton is invited to a BBC television show where he has an extraordinary reunion with some of the children he helped rescue—now adults with families of their own, representing thousands of lives touched by his quiet heroism.

One Life tells the remarkable true story of a man who chose to act in the face of overwhelming evil, ultimately saving 669 children from the Holocaust. While the film deals with the serious historical context of the Holocaust, it focuses on hope and the rippling impact of moral courage across generations. Rated PG, the movie handles its difficult subject matter sensitively, but does include some minor frightening scenes and mature themes, making it more appropriate for older viewers.

Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes
Rated PG
USCCB Rating: A-III
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
IMDb Parents Guide
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