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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus

6.020131h 2mMovieDocumentaryWar

In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.

DirectorSteven Pressman

WriterSteven Pressman

ProducerSteven Pressman

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Pressman

Alan Alda

Narrator (voice)

Mamie Gummer

Eleanor Kraus (voice)

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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus?

50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus on Netflix?

No, 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus based on a true story?

Yes — 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).