One Life (2023)
Kernel Score: 86% · 919 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: History, Drama
Released: 2023-12-21
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch One Life
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
One Life parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that One Life is a true-story WWII drama about a man who rescued Jewish children from the Nazis.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Wartime/Nazi threat and deportation themes are present but not graphically depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
James Hawes
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton
- Johnny Flynn as Young Nicholas Winton
- Lena Olin as Grete Winton
- Romola Garai as Doreen Warriner
- Alex Sharp as Trevor Chadwick
- Jonathan Pryce as Martin Blake
- Helena Bonham Carter as Babi Winton
- Juliana Moska as Hana Hejdukova
- Ziggy Heath as Young Martin Blake
- Marthe Keller as Betty Maxwell
One Life FAQ
Is One Life good?
One Life has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 919 audience ratings.
Where can I watch One Life?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is One Life OK for kids?
One Life is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that One Life is a true-story WWII drama about a man who rescued Jewish children from the Nazis.
What movies are like One Life?
If you liked One Life, try The Zone of Interest, The Diary of Anne Frank, White Bird and The Way Back.