One Life

One Life

British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.

  • Released:
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Genre: Drama, History, War
  • Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, Jonathan Pryce, Romola Garai, Lena Olin, Samantha Spiro, Adrian Rawlins, Marthe Keller, Ziggy Heath, Tom Glenister, Tim Steed, Samuel Finzi, Matilda Thorpe, Ffion Jolly, Alex Sharp, Johnny Flynn
  • Director: James Hawes
 Comments
  • DLochner - 2 July 2024
    Anthony Hopkins shines in an average biopic of a Real-Life Hero
    "One Life," directed by James Hawes, offers a compelling portrait of Nicholas Winton, whose courageous efforts saved many children from the brink of disaster. Sir Anthony Hopkins delivers a standout performance, embodying Winton's quiet heroism with remarkable depth. The film's structure, featuring two distinct timelines, sometimes feels disjointed, creating a sense of separation between them. While the climactic, emotionally charged moments are powerful, the film occasionally struggles to maintain consistent engagement. Despite its strong tribute to Winton's legacy, "One Life" falls short of being a fully immersive and riveting biopic.
  • MovieswDan - 3 May 2024
    Wonderful film
    Directed by James Hawes and based off of the book by Barbara Winton, One Life is a true story about Sir Nicholas Winton who orchestrated the rescue of over 650 children from Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia during World War II. We get to see a younger Winton, played by Johnny Flynn, as he goes forms and executes his plan to rescue as many children as he can out of Czechoslovakia. We then get to see Winton as an older man, played by Anthony Hopkins, as he lives his life wondering if he actually did make an impact.

    I really enjoyed this movie. Anthony Hopkins' performance as the older Nicholas Winton was wonderful and the way the film was shot really kept you as the viewer engaged. But that is not the reason why I loved this movie. This is the story of one man, during one of the darkest times in Earth's recent history, taking it upon himself to make a difference. He did it without any hope of reward or acknowledgement and when asked how he felt about his accomplishment, he could only say that he regretted not being able to rescue more. The message in this movie is very powerful. It shows you that anyone can make a difference in the world if they truly set their mind to it. Nicholas Winton did not have unlimited resources or anything like that, he was just a regular broker in England who saw an opportunity to help and take action.

    The story of Sir Nicholas Winton deserves to be told and he deserves to be celebrated. I highly recommend checking this movie out.

    Thanks for reading!!