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Movie Info

A boy and a reclusive widow work together to smuggle Jewish children into Spain during World War II.
  • Genre:
    history, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ben Cookson
  • Producer:
    Phin Glynn
  • Writer:
    Ben Cookson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Production Co:
    Goldfinch Studios, Bad Penny Productions

Cast & Crew

Noah Schnapp
Jo
Thomas Kretschmann
Korporal
Frederick Schmidt
Benjamin
Tómas Lemarquis
Leutnant
Elsa Zylberstein
Maman
Gilles Marini
Papa
Jean Reno
Henri
Anjelica Huston
Horcada
Ben Cookson
Director
Ben Cookson
Screenwriter
Phin Glynn
Producer
Julian Hicks
Executive Producer
Geoffrey Iles
Executive Producer
Phil McKenzie
Executive Producer
Gerry Vasbenter
Cinematographer
Chris Gill
Film Editor
James Seymour Brett
Original Music
Laurence Brenguier
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  • Budget limitations, tonal inconsistencies and several creaky supporting performances are just some of the elements that scupper this worthy if ultimately inept Michael Morpurgo adaptation.

    February 24, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Kevin Maher

    Times (UK)

  • The film is gorgeous to look at, all alpine meadow flowers and glorious green mountains. But the drama loses momentum pretty early on.

    February 20, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Cath Clarke

    Guardian

  • It's the kind of film that's good news for anyone with a book report due on the source, but can't be recommended under any other circumstances.

    February 17, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Robbie Collin

    Daily Telegraph (UK)

  • Despite the obvious sincerity of the filmmakers, the best efforts of Jean Reno and Anjelica Huston, and some lovely scenery, it remains overly didactic.

    February 7, 2020 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Nell Minow

    RogerEbert.com

  • This adaptation of Michael Morpugo's children's novel means well, but its insipid approach to history makes watching it feel like a homework assignment.

    February 6, 2020 | Full Review…

    Kimber Myers

    Los Angeles Times

  • As harrowing as Jo's ordeal may be, the movie doesn't fail to provide the obligatory uplift.

    February 6, 2020 | Full Review…

    Ben Kenigsberg

    New York Times
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