Truth & Treason

Truth and Treason is a powerful and sobering historical drama that follows three German teenage boys who decide they've had enough of Hitler's lies and Nazi propaganda. Set during one of history's darkest times, the film captures the courage, fear, and desperation of youth standing up to a monstrous regime. It's a story rooted in truth and moral conviction - one that shows how even the smallest voices can echo the loudest when speaking against evil.

Directed with remarkable restraint and focus, Truth and Treason manages to captivate its audience from start to finish. Historical dramas often risk losing their emotional punch by getting bogged down in dense facts or overly complex dialogue, but this film strikes a strong balance between accuracy and storytelling. The pacing, while deliberate, maintains enough tension and emotional depth to keep viewers engaged. Yes, it runs a little long at around two hours, and there are moments where your attention may drift - but the overall narrative always pulls you back in.

The three boys at the center of the story serve as emotional anchors, and their journeys are both heartbreaking and inspiring. The film doesn't shy away from showing the brutality of Nazi Germany or the psychological toll of living under constant fear. The performances are raw and honest, giving weight to the themes of truth, resistance, and moral courage. You can feel the fear and conviction in every scene as these young men risk their lives for what's right.

Angel Studios, known for their faith-based and morally driven storytelling, took a slightly different approach here - and it works. While the film never becomes preachy or overtly religious, it doesn't hide its spiritual undertones either. Jesus is mentioned multiple times, and moments of prayer are woven naturally into the story, adding layers of hope and humanity amidst the horror. It's refreshing to see faith integrated authentically, rather than used as a backdrop or afterthought.

The screenplay itself is solid, though it could've benefited from tightening in a few places. Certain dialogue-heavy scenes slow the pacing, but they're counterbalanced by emotionally intense moments that remind you why this story matters. The direction is steady, the cinematography beautifully bleak, and the score elevates the emotional weight without overwhelming it.

By the film's conclusion, you're left reflecting not only on the bravery of these three boys, but also on the broader message - that truth is worth fighting for, even when the cost is everything. Truth and Treason stands as a moving tribute to moral courage and the resilience of faith under fire. It may not be a perfect film, but it's an important one - and one that lingers with you long after the credits roll.

Angel Studios deserves real praise for taking on such a daring and emotionally charged story. For once, they managed to balance faith, history, and human struggle in a way that feels genuine and deeply affecting. It's a tough watch at times, but it's one that will stay with you - and hopefully inspire others to speak truth, no matter the cost.

I first read about Helmuth Hübener when I read "The Boy Who Dared" book by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. This was 16 yrs ago, and it encouraged me to go into Holocaust studies and learn about the Nazi regime.

This movie did a wonderful job at portraying this incredible story of courage. The acting was amazing and moving.

I felt encouraged, emotional and thankful for people like Helmuth, Rudy and Karl who aren't afraid to stand for truth.

Look, I believe that people have to actually watch a film before they make an opinion about it. So whatever I or anyone else says, watch the film for yourself and make your own judgement. That said, I thought this was an amazing film. It was well made, the acting was great, and the message was heartful and impactful. Are there already plenty of stories about Nazi Germany? Yes. Are there other movies with a similar message? Also yes. But that doesn't make *this* story any less important. All stories have value, and the most important thing is the message. For me, this film is more significant because it is true.

Someone else on here said the film played it safe and didn't take any risks; that's fair enough, but why overdramatize what really happened? I'm sure the makers took some liberties, but this is largely a true story. I'm sorry it's not as exciting as others, but it is recounting what actually happened. This film is really about the lesson it teaches, and the inspiration it gives. Sometimes the simplest stories have the greatest effect.

I know there are people who are going to criticize the religion in the film. To that, I just want to say that the civilians of Germany were mostly people trying their best, and it was *not* easy to balance doing what you knew was right and keeping your head down so you and people you loved wouldn't get hurt. It's not necessarily an excuse, but it's not up to us to make judgements on these people because we were not there. The truth is, not everyone had the courage to stand up like Helmuth did, and that's part of why his story means so much to me.

All in all, I would definitely recommend Truth and Treason. I hope you give it a chance.

If trying to decide to see a movie, any rating above 7 indicates I will probably enjoy it, this movie had an 8.2. This was very misleading.

The subject matter was interesting, the production was fairly decent, and the acting was acceptable but none of these things rose above a 6 to 6.5 level. It wasn't a "waste of money" but it was time and money better spent on another movie.

I knew something was up with the rating when I saw that it was supported by the Angel Guild (I really need to watch for that before going!). During the movie, there was a hefty amount of christianity mixed in, and the purported subject matter was not delved into in enough detail, or focus. The high rating was generated by getting all of their members to rate it highly (mostly 10s) whether they saw it, or not.

Wait until you can stream it, you'll be better entertained spending your money and time on something else.

In this day and age, we all need to believe that individuals can make a difference and prevent the slow decay and descent of our society into chaos while corrupt leaders gleefully benefit.

That is what drew me to this movie.

Sadly, Truth & Treason falls victim to the modern "true story" trap: leaning too heavily on the gravity of its subject while forgetting about the art of storytelling and character development.

The result is a rigid, linear narrative-an "A to B to C" march that feels more like a lackluster documentary or a dry history book. It misses the chance to explore the raw humanity and inner conflict at the heart of the story: the mindset of German youth under Nazi tyranny, the crushing pressure to conform, the moral battles that defined their lives.

Like many these days - could have been powerful, but instead feels tragically underwhelming.