This movie was intense throughout, and very thought provoking. The main theme is to be true to what you know is right, and to have the courage to speak that truth. Helmut, a 17 year old LDS boy, prays and is strengthened in courage, to the point of being willing to face death for his convictions. Although the movie was fantastic, the torture scenes were just too much for me. The pain suffered by these valiant young men, along with millions of others, and the unbelievable evil that existed brought me to sobs. It wasn't news, of course. I have read many books about WWII and learned about it in school. I am 74, and even after all these years, the unfathomable evil that Hitler and his cohorts engaged in is too much for me to bare.
Juliann BradshawOctober 22, 2025
I clapped at the end of the movie to honor the brave boys and the director willing to bring forth the story. It is a hard watch and will stay with you. The director did not spare the audience the harsh realities of torture and living with fear. How can a government be honored who has to revert to scapegoats, lies and torture? A populace willing to let an entire race be murdered while they themselves have to turn in friends, neighbors and coworkers. What did 16 year old Helmut accomplish? His story is his legacy. We see ourselves in the characters and it indicts or inspires. Would I be so convicted, so brave, so true to my beliefs? Would I put my friends, family and congregation in danger because I felt truth burning in my soul? Are you brave enough to go see this movie? Leave 12 and under home.
Karen DavisOctober 18, 2025
I too had a passion for this story when I read the book many years ago. After serving a senior mission in the Baltic (with a German born CES leader) and hearing how the German Saints felt about Helmut it really made me pause. I thought Helmut was a hero, they felt he was a rebel trying to get the church in trouble. And yes, Nazi leaders came to the church to watch and record what was being said in LDS chapels. Both the Brach President & Helmut were doing something right but you still have to admire the one who was willing to die for what he believed was right and standing up against evil. The movie was amazingly well done.
Beverly HoppeOctober 18, 2025
I may have misread the intent of one of the sentences. There is a statement that Huebener enlisted two friends, Rupert Evans and Karl-Heinz Schnibbe to help him. Rupert Evans is an actor who plays the part of Erwin Messenger who is the Nazi investigator. The other friend is named Rudi Wobbe. So Rudi and Karl-Heinz are the church friends that are enlisted to help Helmuth. I want to make sure that the relatives of Rudi receive the credit and thanks for Rudi being a faithful friend.
Yvonne AstonOctober 18, 2025
I would love to watch this and many other films produced by Angel Studios. However, I live in the UK and unless Angel Studios create a dedicated YouTube channel for their films, as I am unable to go to cinemas in the USA, I shall never see them. If Angel were prepared to charge a fee for each film that was added to their YouTube channel, we could pay per film for whatever we wanted to watch.
David SavageOctober 17, 2025
Saw the movie and agree that it is a compelling watch. Still thinking about it long after and wondering what I would do. It is as intense as the trailer depicts. Uncomfortably on the edge of my seat throughout. Be aware that there are complex themes and scenes of beatings and torture. So not for young audiences.
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MaryannOctober 22, 2025
This movie was intense throughout, and very thought provoking. The main theme is to be true to what you know is right, and to have the courage to speak that truth. Helmut, a 17 year old LDS boy, prays and is strengthened in courage, to the point of being willing to face death for his convictions. Although the movie was fantastic, the torture scenes were just too much for me. The pain suffered by these valiant young men, along with millions of others, and the unbelievable evil that existed brought me to sobs. It wasn't news, of course. I have read many books about WWII and learned about it in school. I am 74, and even after all these years, the unfathomable evil that Hitler and his cohorts engaged in is too much for me to bare.
Juliann BradshawOctober 22, 2025
I clapped at the end of the movie to honor the brave boys and the director willing to bring forth the story. It is a hard watch and will stay with you. The director did not spare the audience the harsh realities of torture and living with fear. How can a government be honored who has to revert to scapegoats, lies and torture? A populace willing to let an entire race be murdered while they themselves have to turn in friends, neighbors and coworkers. What did 16 year old Helmut accomplish? His story is his legacy. We see ourselves in the characters and it indicts or inspires. Would I be so convicted, so brave, so true to my beliefs? Would I put my friends, family and congregation in danger because I felt truth burning in my soul? Are you brave enough to go see this movie? Leave 12 and under home.
Karen DavisOctober 18, 2025
I too had a passion for this story when I read the book many years ago. After serving a senior mission in the Baltic (with a German born CES leader) and hearing how the German Saints felt about Helmut it really made me pause. I thought Helmut was a hero, they felt he was a rebel trying to get the church in trouble. And yes, Nazi leaders came to the church to watch and record what was being said in LDS chapels. Both the Brach President & Helmut were doing something right but you still have to admire the one who was willing to die for what he believed was right and standing up against evil. The movie was amazingly well done.
Beverly HoppeOctober 18, 2025
I may have misread the intent of one of the sentences. There is a statement that Huebener enlisted two friends, Rupert Evans and Karl-Heinz Schnibbe to help him. Rupert Evans is an actor who plays the part of Erwin Messenger who is the Nazi investigator. The other friend is named Rudi Wobbe. So Rudi and Karl-Heinz are the church friends that are enlisted to help Helmuth. I want to make sure that the relatives of Rudi receive the credit and thanks for Rudi being a faithful friend.
Yvonne AstonOctober 18, 2025
I would love to watch this and many other films produced by Angel Studios. However, I live in the UK and unless Angel Studios create a dedicated YouTube channel for their films, as I am unable to go to cinemas in the USA, I shall never see them. If Angel were prepared to charge a fee for each film that was added to their YouTube channel, we could pay per film for whatever we wanted to watch.
David SavageOctober 17, 2025
Saw the movie and agree that it is a compelling watch. Still thinking about it long after and wondering what I would do. It is as intense as the trailer depicts. Uncomfortably on the edge of my seat throughout. Be aware that there are complex themes and scenes of beatings and torture. So not for young audiences.
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