Truus' Children (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Truus' Children is a history and documentary film directed by Pamela Sturhoofd, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Before and during WWII, the Dutch war hero Truus Wijsmuller saved the lives of thousands of Jewish children. She was a woman so convinced of her mission that she flew to Vienna to negotiate a deal with Adolf Eichmann to let 10.000 mostly Jewish children leave their birth countries and flee to England and the Netherlands. In this documentary, 23 of the children look back on the extraordinary events.
Who’s in it. Truus' Children stars Truus Wijsmuller as Self (archive footage), Tommy Benford jr. as Self, Ilse Bauer-Langsdorf as Self and Philip de Groot as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Truus' Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Truus' Children tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Truus' Children (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Truus' Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Truus' Children?
- Truus' Children stars Truus Wijsmuller, Tommy Benford jr., Ilse Bauer-Langsdorf, Philip de Groot and Didi Ramati-Sonnenfeld.
- When was Truus' Children released?
- Truus' Children was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.