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One Life

7.820231h 49m12AMovieHistoryDrama

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.

DirectorJames Hawes
WritersNick Drake·Lucinda Coxon
ProducersNorman Merry·Maria Logan

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Hawes

AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Nicholas Winton
JFJohnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Young Nicholas Winton
LOLena Olin
Lena Olin
Grete Winton
RGRomola Garai
Romola Garai
Doreen Warriner
ASAlex Sharp
Alex Sharp
Trevor Chadwick
JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Martin Blake
HCHelena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Babi Winton
JMJuliana Moska
Juliana Moska
Hana Hejdukova
ZHZiggy Heath
Ziggy Heath
Young Martin Blake
MKMarthe Keller
Marthe Keller
Betty Maxwell
RSRút Schmidtová
Rút Schmidtová
Mrs. Diamantová
TSTim Steed
Tim Steed
Bernard

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One Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Life?

One Life is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is One Life on Netflix?

No, One Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is One Life on Amazon Prime Video?

One Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch One Life for free?

One Life is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is One Life based on a true story?

Yes — One Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).