BAFTA-nominated director James Hawes (Slow Horses) helms this true story drama following British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of...
BAFTA-nominated director James Hawes (Slow Horses) helms this true story drama following British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II.
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Where to watch One Life (2023)
Humble, noble
It's the type of historical biopic that tells its story straight, without flash but with clear purpose, in a manner so fitting, that it’s difficult to conceive of a better way to convey this real-life tale. Or this real-life hero. Read full article
90 %135 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
95 %876 reviewsAudience score rating
11+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"A classically crafted feature debut from veteran TV director James Hawes."
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Variety
Variety"This is a straightforward biographical drama and there’s nothing wrong with that."
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The Australian
The Australian"The film does justice to this overwhelmingly moving event."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Conventional but moving."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A prestige, appealing package."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"The two-time Oscar winner (Hopkins) makes a convincing play for a third statuette."
—The Guardian
The Guardian"James Hawes directs with warmth and unfussiness."
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The Times
The Times"Protect Anthony Hopkins at all costs."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"Anthony Hopkins does no wrong here, of course... the rest is about as standardly made as a Wikipedia entry."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Will bring tears to your eyes."
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FilmInk
FilmInk"Like Winton himself, the film doesn't brag about its qualities but displays them as they are."
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Collider
Collider"(A) handsome and soberly stirring period piece."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"I was glad that the lights didn't go up too soon afterwards. It gave my cheeks time to dry."
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Daily Mail
Daily Mail"Told conventionally but elevated by a superb Anthony Hopkins."
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Time Out
Time Out"Hopkins exudes quiet compassion."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"Anthony Hopkins is devastating in British prestige biopic with silly script."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Garai is especially good... but it’s Hopkins who anchors the film’s emotional centre."
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald"(Hopkins) gets one more chance to show us what he can do."
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The Irish Times
The Irish TimesOne Life (2023) | Details
- Rating
- 12A, moderate threat
- Runtime
- 108
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA, UK
