I remember that episode of That's Life, back in the1988. I remember crying when everyone around him stood up to show they'd been on the kindertransport he'd arranged. It was an incredible thing he did, & he hid it for almost 50 years, not even telling his family what he'd achieved. He was such a humble man. He saved 669 children, on 8 trains. It would have been more but the last train was scheduled to leave on 1 September 1939 & Germany invaded Poland on that day. Of the 250 kids on the last, cancelled train, only 2 survived the war, the Nazis killed the rest. Winton beat himself up every day for that failure. When you look at the later careers of those he saved, some did incredible work benefitting humanity, such as Renata Laxova (paediatric geneticist, discoverer of Neu-Laxová syndrome, who was only 7-8 when she took part in the kindertransport, & fled Czechoslovakia for the 2nd time in 1968 when the USSR invaded, & again escaped to the UK), Leslie Baruch Brent(immunologist & co-discoverer of acquired immunological tolerance) & Joe Schlesinger (award-winning journalist & author). Winton was initially a conscientious objector at the start of WW2, instead volunteering for the Red Cross. A year later, he joined the RAF as an aircraft man but rose through the ranks. After the war, he worked for the International Refugee Organization & later the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Even in his family life he was an exceptional man. The youngest of his 3 children, Robert, had Down Syndrome. At the time, kids with DS were put in children's homes & basically abandoned by their families who assumed the residential home would be better for them than continuing in the family home. We now know this is not true, but at the time it was considered best practice. Winton & his wife questioned this, arguing that their son would have a better life with his siblings & parents, so they kept Robert with them. They were devastated when he caught meningitis & died when he was 6. Winton's response was to found a local branch of a UK charity for people with learning disabilities, Mencap. He received a number of awards throughout his life, especially when his work with the kindertransport became public knowledge. In chronological order: 1983 - he was made MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for setting up a group of homes for the elderly; 1998 - he was awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Fourth Class, by the Czech President Václav Havel; 2003 - he was knighted (Knight Bachelor) for services to humanity in the UK for his work with the kindertransport; 2003 - he received the Pride of Britain Award for Lifetime Achievement; 2008 - the Czech government named a school in Kunžak after him & he was awarded the Cross Merit of the Minister of Defence, Grade 1. They also nominated him for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize. Czech astronomers Jana Tichá & Miloš Tichý named a minor planet after him, 19384 Winton; 2009 - a statue of him was unveiled on Platform 1 of the Praha hlavní nádraží railway station, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the last Kindertransport train; 2010 - he was named a British Hero of the Holocaust by the British Government; 2010 - a statue of Winton sitting reading a book was unveiled at Maidenhead railway station (the town he lived in). There were already memorials of him at London's Liverpool Street Station, where the kindertransport children had arrived in the UK; 2013 - he received the Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan (named after Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who had studied architecture in Michigan, & rescued tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest during the closing months of WW2, before disappearing in 1945 after being detained by agents of the secret service of the USSR on suspicion of espionage. In 1947, Soviet authorities reported Wallenberg had died of a suspected myocardial infarction on 17 July 1947 while imprisoned in the Lubyanka prison); 2014 - the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation set up a literary competition in Winton's name. The contest is for essays by high school students about Winton's legacy; 2014 - he was awarded the Order of the White Lion (Class I) by Czech President Miloš Zeman. The Czech Defence Ministry sent a special plane to fly him to Prague. He also met some of the children he'd rescued. He was 105 years old, with the children themselves being in their 80s; 2015 - Winton was awarded the Freedom of the City of London; 2019 - his old school, Stowe, opened a new boys' day house, named Winton. Winton was not a religious man, he'd lost at his religion during WW2, saying he couldn't reconcile religious people "praying for victory on both sides of the same war". He also said "I believe in ethics, & if everybody believed in ethics we'd have no problems at all. That's the only way out; forget the religious side." Winton died peacefully in his sleep, aged 106, with his family around him, on the 76th anniversary of one of his train's departures. His motto in life was not to wait for others to do something but be the one to make the difference personally. Strong words from an honourable, decent man who certainly made a difference.

I saw the original clip of Sir Nicholas Winton meeting the children he saved during WWII and thought, 'They should make a movie about this guy.' A week later, I was both thrilled and surprised to see the trailer. Honestly, it's such a feel-good moment.

I cannot think of a more perfect actor than Sir Anthony to play Sir Nicholas Winton. This film will be an absolute privilege to watch.

This is a testament to what one man, one life can do. I am the son of one of the children Nicky Winton saved. There are many more alive today around the world and this film is a stark reminder of how we choose to life impacts the lives of others. It's a story that (unfortunately) needs retelling again and again. Thank you Sir Winton. Thank you to those who chose to labor and make this film.

who else saw the actual recording on social media & thought “this would make a great movie” 😅

Great news. I'm the son of a Kinderstransport refugee. The many ordinary people (especially in the UK) who helped in this extraordinary effort -- including Nick Winton, but there were many, many others -- are all saints.

Absolutely delighted that Sir Winton's story finally can be heard by the millions. He was a hallmark of humanity.

I remember this story. Glad it's been given the silver screen treatment. What an accolade. That last scene is going to give chills

I didn't know this was being made, but knew exactly what it was just from the thumbnail. This is SUCH a powerful story and this man deserves to be remembered forever. Thrilled to see this story is about to get more attention.

Anthony Hopkins continues to be extraordinary. I really hope he gets an Oscar nomination for this one!

A close family friend was saved by Sir Nick, I would not know myself or my life without them.

Saw the premier of this… and unexpectedly we had watched the entire movie with the ACTUAL children survivors, who then stood up at the end just like they do in the movie and recieved a huge standing ovation.

If anyone questions if they can truly make a difference, Sir Nicholas Winton is your proof.

I watched that episode of 'That's Life,' and I totally lost it when the 'saved' 'kids' just stood up. TRUE HERO!!!! By the way, I'm from the Czech Republic

I remember watching it live on That's Life. Probably one the most powerful TV moments ever. We were all in tears.

In times where are so many movies about serial killers and psychos, who are not worth to be remembered, I am glad someone is making movies about people who are worth being remembered

Absolutely amazing human being that was Sir Nicholas Winton, like so many others, I've seen the original clip of him sitting in the audience unaware that he was surrounded by all the children that he had saved. Anthony Hopkins is a master of his craft, and I can't wait to see him in this!

When I saw this clip I couldn't believe it finally Nicholas will be immortalized in film so he can be remembered by not only the children he saved but humanity as well

It’ll be a definite tear jerker. Sir Anthony H is one of my all time favourite actors! As a survivor of a civil war I can relate to this so much. Brings back certain agonizing memories.

RIP Sir Nicholas Winton (May 19, 1909 - July 1, 2015), aged 106 You will be remembered as a hero.

Let's be honest, anything with Sir Anthony Hopkins in it, is worth the watch, whether the story hits you or not! This will be a must watch!

People often ask why I sometimes bristle when all or most veterans (including myself...) are called "heroes" by those that did not serve. The reason I bristle is because to do so for all veterans (or all first responders, or all anything-elsers...) diminishes the value of the title: hero. Heroes go above and beyond any reasonable expectations to help others, often at great risk to themselves, and for no personal gain, other than the knowledge that it is the 'right' thing to do. THIS MAN is a hero.

Every time I see the original clip I cry my eyes out, I can imagine I’ll be crying every moment of this film…

Anthony Hopkins is a timeless value , i am sure the film is a masterpiece!!

This movie is going to give me all the feels….have the whole theater bawling like a baby. I’m glad this story is finally being made though.

I remember seeing this incredible story on KZfaq a while back, it was the actual footage of the That's Life broadcast. I was crying at the end because what this man had done and the burden he carried because he couldn't save more of those children. I'm so happy the world has the chance to see the story on the big screen. I can't wait for its release. Anthony Hopkins is the perfect actor to play Sir Nicholas Winton.

Of all the people who had a movie made about their life, Sir Nicholas Winton deserves it the most. I remember seeing that BBC episode as a kid and wondering why someone who did something so incredible didn't have a movie made about them.

It's so wonderful this is being made into a film, more people should know about this man ❤

The moment I saw Anthony Hopkins take place in the audience, I knew what this is about. The original footage is such a testament to the absolute good we can sometimes find in people.

I think a lot of people saw the original tv show in which the reunion takes place on Instagram and/or TikTok and I think It's great they decided to make a movie about Nicholas Winton and the good that he did for those people. We have to tell stories like this, or "average" good deeds instead of giving media coverage to things like wars.

One of the true superheroes of the 20th century. Thank you, Sir Winton, we will never forget.

I remember watching "That's Life" back in 1988 and weeping. I still can't watch that clip without tears, one of the most emotive and best judged pieces of television ever transmitted. I guess he didn't want a film made during his life, a true hero....if his wife hadn't discovered his journals in the attic in 1988 we'd never have known about him because he never boasted, never said a word.

This is the kind of movie that needs to be made. If schools won’t teach history, perhaps cinema will.

This true story needs to be told time and time again.Future generations will forget this happened or doubt it did.Their must have been others that saw what was happening and chose to do something very quietly.He deserved be honored

I’m SO freaking happy that a movie is being made of this man. He’s amazing!

An exceptional actor beyond any imagination. He is completely unique among actors. I'm so sad to see him so old, I wish he could live forever.

I had tears in my eyes and goosebumps by the end of the video when the woman says "who here owes their life to Nicholas Winton?"

This might be my most anticipated premiere of the upcoming few years for me personally. Wow. I'm glad Sir Nicholas Winton will have his story told in a film with such an amazing cast. Sir Anthony Hopkins will deliver as always.

Even in the moments of greatest darkness, there will always be those brave souls who hold up a candle. Sir Nicholas Winton was one of those people. Not for fame, or glory, but because it was the right thing to do. I look forward to seeing this film.

I have seen the original video, where all the children around him stand up. So beautiful that they made a movie about him ❤

Not all true heroes wear capes. What a humanitarian and what a gift!

Saw it at TIFF and it was one of the most moving experiences I've ever had in a theater.

I knew that, they would make a movie on him. A true Hero. A true legend.

Wow... 1 minute and 59 seconds and I am already crying.💖

From Lion in Winter, Silence of the Lambs, The Father, & scores of other gems through today, Sir Anthony remains one of our true treasures of the performing art...the gold standard...

What an amazing role for Johnny Flynn! I hope he puts out an original song for this film.

Excited to see Johnny Flynn in another historical film, I recognized his voice immediately! This movie is going to be heart wrenching for sure

Winton's story was featured during the "Season of Light: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir" on Public Broadcasting stations across America. The story was explained by David Suchet, who played clips from the actual TV show, and then introduced Winton's son to the thousands watching live, and the TV audience. It was incredibly moving,

The final scene brought tears to my eyes and made me so happy! Can’t wait to watch this one!

Saw the film today, it is such an excellent movie. Antony Hopkins at his very best. and simply nailed the part. I remember watching the "That's Life" episode he originally appeared in and wondering what the back story was, seeing the recreation of that episode and now knowing the story I have to admit I felt a tear running down the side of my face more of joy then of sadness that there is good in this world and ordinary people can make a difference. . I can highly recommend this film .

If Sir Anthony Hopkins is in it, I’ll watch it. Anything he is in, I watch it. One of the greatest sectors of our time.

Cannot wait to see this film! What an incredible man who did a wonderful thing for all those children! He couldn't save them all but he did what he could and that was save 669 lives and secure 669 futures, in the process he also secured the lives and futures of hundreds of thousands of other people too, I hope all that good karma followed him into the next life and he is at peace.

This movie is long overdue of man who one might consider as one of the greatest human that has ever lived.

I have watched the documentary on this...Nicky's Family...twice. It's on Prime video. Just so incredibly moving! The sacrifice of everyone involved. The parents who said goodbye to their children, the children themselves and the families taking care of them and of course Sir Nicholas and his entire operation. He was a very interesting man-very unique personality. When I think of the "right person at the right time" in history...this sure suits the occasion. The documentary shows the video of him sitting, unaware, of some of the children, now adults, that he saved....it was a profoundly moving experience...tears, of course, but something more than that...just the sheer audacity of him to do what he did and to be sitting next to the lives of all that he saved-power of love, resilience, perseverance, faith, hope...incredible. I think it should be made available to high schools throughout the US and turned into a theater production such as Anne Frank's...this story must be told-forever.

Wunderschöner Trailer, danke an Menschen wie Sir Nicholas Winton. Er war eins dieser Lichter in der Dunkelheit.

YES ! THANK ! YOU ! I had seen the original TV clip years ago and asked myself "how come there isn't a movie about him ?!?"... AND IT'S FINALLY MADE. Glad Anthony Hopkins plays that GREAT man !

We need more movies about real life heroes not just the super ones. Thank you to this man and his family

I cant express how happy I am that this story has been made a film and Hopkins is the man!

I will have to watch this at home bacause as a 60 year old male I will be a tearful, crying wreck in the cinema, respects to a great man and a true hero.

Take a look at a polish lady called Irena Sendler. Her story is as inspiring if not more. Both these people deserve so much credit.

Sir Anthony Hopkins was perfect for this role. Sir Nicholas Winton was a gift to humanity. Emotionally powerful.

This is an AMAZING story I am so glad Mr. Hopkins took it on, I cant wait to see the film!

He is hero... in my eyes, in my country. I am so happy that is a movie. We will never forget. It is very important to show our children the past and deeds of these heroes. Safe one life safe a world... Everyone can do it.

It is taken too long for this to happen, but I am glad it did. Perfect casting to have Anthony Hopkins. Nicholas Winton lived to 106. A stellar human being.

What does it say about the times we live in that they felt it was better to leave out the crucial word "Jewish" from this marketing material?

Looks like another fantastic movie, that'll go alongside Schindler's List, as a true classic. Anthony Hopkins.......!!! What a great choice to play this hero.

There's a clip of him meeting the grown children in the audience he saved. It's so emotional and amazing. He's a hero such as Desmond Doss who kept saying, "One more" saving lives on Hacksaw Ridge.

I been knowing this story for a long time and im glad they turned into a movie, he deserve recognition for saving so many Jewish children putting his life at risk and that of his family in order to save so many, and then not to speak about it for years thats the definition of a Good Samaritan, he didnt boast about the great thing he did, may he rest in peace now , and the cast of this movie Antony Hopkins , Jonathan Pryce and helena boham carter a cast of A Llisters to do this movie is a must watch and a top priority on my must watch list

I’m a simple man, I see Sir Anthony Hopkins in an upcoming film, I watch said film.

An amazing true story and it's always great to see Anthony Hopkins.

Anthony Hopkins is the most talented actor of my lifetime. Remains of the Day - fantastic.

I saw this trailer a few hours ago at the cinema, and I’m so happy there’s a film of this story. The moment the camera lens turned at the beginning, I gasped.

Sir Anthony Hopkins coming for another Oscar!

Been waiting years for this story to be told on the big screen. Sir Anthony Hopkins would do this role justice. Anyone know the song in the trailer? It’s a masterpiece!

Antony Hopkkins just seems to have reached a new prime, with films like The Father and no this one. He's phenomenal. And for a trailer to make tear up is just an amazing achievement, can't wait too see it.

OMG, perfect Actor for this Man... Long long Overdue... Even when this story shows up on TikTok I get tear eyed.. cant wait to watch it

I'm incredibly excited to see this film. This trailer alone brought me to tears

Best living actor. Period.

Thank you for making this film. We saw it yesterday and were incredibly lucky we did. It was so moving, the whole theatre stayed quiet till the end of the credits and then we applaud.

I saw this movie and I was moved to tears by it. "He who saves one life saves the world entire", like Oskar Schindler. It must have been awful for all the young children having to be evacuated to a place of safety, away from all the bombings in London. Imagine, being a young child and having to spend Christmas Day and your birthday, away from your home and your family during World War Two. So many people say that life is hard today, but imagine having to starve through The Great Depression, and then Adolf Hitler invading Poland and going straight into The Second World War in 1939. They really were bleak times to live through. This is an amazing film.

This true story of an ordinary man who with others in the face of genocide and brutally, did everything he could to save the lives of the innocent even at the risk of to his life, most probably the most moving true story anyone will ever be told in a movie theater, if this story doesn't make you cry floods of tears, then you have no soul.

Sempre me emociono ao ver algo sobre a história de Nicholas Winton. Filme imperdível, ainda mais com o gigante Anthony Hopkins.

Fabulous movie. Lots of tears were shed throughout. Sir Anthony did an amazing job.

What a moment!! Hats off of to Sir Nicholas. I am so excited to watch this.

Sir Anthony Hopkins get another Oscar nomination for best actor and Jonathan pyice another Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Beautiful true story!

I wish there would be same help for the children facing the same situation in many countries around the world at the moment. The wars have not ended, the abuse has not gone down. Every child deserves a new chance at life.

I think I heard this story once and saw a clip on KZfaq with him and all the kids he saved. It was so touching. I can't wait to see this movie.

I had stumbled with the video of the show twice and cried every time. Yesterday, when deciding which film we were watching at the cinema today, I saw this preview and it was a done deal. I cried all through the movie. It's such a powerful story!

Am I the only one who cried after watching this trailer?

Well this looks emotional & intense... in a good way. Good to see a film made of such an epic true story of such a phenomenally selfless man. 🙌

I would not compare Sir Winston to Oscar Schindler. He did the right thing straightaway and did not need to look deep inside to find his humanity. It was always there. A must-watch for me.

The kind of stories that need to be told and people that need to be celebrated!

Glad this great man is getting a film made about his incredible kindness and bravery, 669 children saved from Nazism and the camps because of him, Is Hero a big enough word to describe him???

Just when you thought Oppenheimer's Murphy was going to be the winner of the Academy, this actually might put him up to a challenge..!

If I could have the qualities of any one person, then it would be Sir Nicholas Winton. The courage, the foresight, the planning skills and of course the incredible humility. What a legacy .

It is not important to have super power to b a hero .... You need a heart to b a hero like sir ... As an Indian I was not aware of this but thanks to social media who shows the world 🌎 that auper hero's are amonge with us with simple life.... Hats off sir and lots of respect❤

I knew instantly that this was the story about Sir Nicholas Winton. He is the definition of a true SUPER HERO! Irena Sendler is his equal.

Could this finally be the film to net Helena Bonham Carter an Oscar? Supporting actress?

I know it's a true story, hopefully no matter what happens in life, we still have this kindness in our hearts❤

Stunning. I cannot overpraise this book. It broke my heart. We need more heroes like him in the world but fewer situations where he's needed. So, so beautiful. To show the impact of him and the others who saved these children, there are now 6000 of these children and their descendants.