Anthony Hopkins plays the older Nicholas Winton, Johnny Flynn plays the younger Winton, and Helena Bonham Carter plays his mother Babi in the 2023 biographical drama ‘One Life‘.
Main cast
- Nicholas Winton (older)Anthony HopkinsMain
- Nicholas Winton (younger)Johnny FlynnMain
- Babi WintonHelena Bonham CarterMain
Supporting cast
- Grete WintonLena OlinSupp
- Martin BlakeJonathan PryceSupp
- Doreen WarrinerRomola GaraiSupp
- Trevor ChadwickAlex SharpSupp
- Hana HejdukováJuliana MoskaSupp
- Eva PávkováMartina GedeckSupp
- Betty MaxwellSamantha SpiroSupp
- Karel WeintraubSamuel FinziSupp
- Věra GissingSofia HelinSupp
Guest & voice
- Young RuthLara RossiGuest
- EmilieZuzana MauréryGuest
- AlfredHans Zimmer (uncredited, voice)Voice
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About this cast
One Life is a 2023 British biographical drama film that tells the true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II. The film follows both the older Winton (Anthony Hopkins) looking back and the younger Winton (Johnny Flynn) during the rescue effort.
FAQs
Who plays Nicholas Winton in One Life?
Anthony Hopkins plays the older Nicholas Winton, and Johnny Flynn plays the younger Nicholas Winton in the film One Life.
Is One Life based on a true story?
Yes, One Life is based on the true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in 1939.
Who plays Babi Winton in One Life?
Helena Bonham Carter plays Babi Winton, Nicholas Winton’s mother.
When was One Life released?
One Life premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023 and was released in UK cinemas on 1 January 2024.
What is the age difference between the two actors playing Nicholas Winton?
Anthony Hopkins (born 1937) plays the older Winton in his 80s, while Johnny Flynn (born 1983) plays the younger Winton in his 20s, a realistic age gap.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026