One Life

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One Life

Released Mar 15

1h 49m

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Based on the book If It's Not Impossible...: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn't able to bring to safety in England. It's not until the BBC show "That's Life!" re-introduces him to some of those he helped rescue that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he carried -- all the while skyrocketing from anonymity to a national hero.

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Critics Consensus

Held aloft by outstanding work from a tremendous cast, One Life pays heartwarming tribute to a remarkable humanitarian effort.

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One Life is a true tearjerker that will inspire viewers with its depiction of how one person really can make a major positive difference.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Hanky, please, for the humanitarian the U.K. press dubbed the “British Schindler.”

Rated: 4/5

Mar 19, 2024

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

A less-than-extraordinary film that is nevertheless heartwarming.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 16, 2024

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

“One Life” is a slow burn, slowly establishing Winton’s modest character as a younger and older man, but when it cracks open, it is a deeply moving portrait of true human goodness.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 15, 2024

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

While the attempt to relate this story to contemporary issues by focusing on their status as refugees is admirable, it seems too simplistic and even unnecessary.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

For filmmaking to portray the barbarism of fascism in all its aspects therefore retains its burning relevance and necessity.

Aug 26, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Hopkins’ thoughtful artistry, coupled with Hawes’ technical proficiency, renders One Life a thoughtful and memorable drama.

Aug 13, 2024

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Taryn B

Beautiful film. Brilliantly done. Wonderfully acted. Powerful and thoughtful. One of the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Sherri C

Beautiful true story. Great acting. Truly holds your attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Anna

Amazing film about a remarkable true story, beautifully done. Must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Deborah

It started a little slow, but that helped me to know the characters! I cried at the end ... what a great story and true!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Alice

Incredible story and movie. Anthony Hopkins was extraordinary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Denise

A very heartfelt performance by Anthony Hopkins portraying a true story about the children saved in Czech Republic before World War II. A must see!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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James Hawes

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Anthony Hopkins

Nicholas Winton

Johnny Flynn

Nicholas Winton

Lena Olin

Grete Winton

Romola Garai

Doreen Warriner

Alex Sharp

Trevor

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Synopsis

Based on the book If It's Not Impossible...: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn't able to bring to safety in England. It's not until the BBC show "That's Life!" re-introduces him to some of those he helped rescue that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he carried -- all the while skyrocketing from anonymity to a national hero.

Director: James Hawes
Producer: Joanna Laurie, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Guy Heeley
Screenwriter: Lucinda Coxon, Nick Drake
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: See-Saw Films, BBC Film, MBK Productions
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M
Runtime: 1h 49m

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