A Hidden Life

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A Hidden Life

PG-13

Released Dec 13, 2019

2h 54m

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Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II.

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Ambitious and visually absorbing, A Hidden Life may prove inscrutable to non-devotees -- but for viewers on Malick's wavelength, it should only further confirm his genius.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

Watching A Hidden Life feels like both going to church and performing penance, like Terrence Malick wants us to submit to the same ideological journey as his protagonist.

Mar 28, 2020

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

A Hidden Life is definitely on the long side, and there will be people whose patience may be exhausted, but if you give yourself over to it, it's a moving, emotional film with truly breathtaking visuals and wonderful performances.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 28, 2020

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David Stratton

The Australian

There is no doubt that A Hidden Life is a labour of love for Malick, but it will prove a challenge for audiences willing to experience the latest work of this most interesting and wayward director.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2020

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

A Hidden Life is a refusal to accept violence and depravity as man’s natural state. That in the larger scheme of things, this steadfast dedication to one’s moral causes, unwavering in their fortitude, will outlast any temporary evil.

Jul 12, 2025

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

A beautiful looking film that will be loved by anyone who enjoys Terrence Malick's films.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Perhaps Terrence Malick should continue working among the trees and the mountains rather than skyscrapers.

Jul 9, 2024

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Pat G

One of the most powerful movies I've ever seen. Highly recommend to everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/20

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Robert S

Beautifully shot and based on a true story, A Hidden Life is a remarkable, timely film about the courage it takes to stand against fascism and man’s inhumanity to humanity.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/20

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sick of boring movies

Drug out about 1.5 hour to long.. stayed on scenes to long could had done without the Dramatic effects.. but other then that. Story line was good..

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/20

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pedro

Great movie, very deep, beautiful place.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/20

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Harriet

story line and scenery was lovely but much much too long - could have cut out at least 1/2 hour to 45 minutes

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/20

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J. Perry

Terrence Malik always delivers beautifully shot thought provoking films, A Hidden Life was no exception. While some may stir in their seats at the length of the film, others will be enraptured by this story of the importance of principle.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/20

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Synopsis

Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II.

Director: Terrence Malick
Producer: Grant Hill, Dario Bergesio, Josh Jeter, Elisabeth Bentley
Screenwriter: Terrence Malick
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Studio Babelsberg, Elizabeth Bay Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Images|Thematic Material)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.7M
Runtime: 2h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, SDDS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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