The Hiding Place Movie Review

The Hiding Place Movie Review

Back in 1975, my church had a viewing of the original movie The Hiding Place.  There is, also, the book by Corrie Ten Boom, The Hiding Place.  So, I am no stranger to the amazing woman that she was. I had to jump on the opportunity to see the stage to screen version of The Hiding Place that is being released into theaters for 2 days only  - August 3rd and 5th - in both the USA and Canada.  It will be shown worldwide on August 16th.  

This movie is based on Corrie Ten Boom’s beloved memoir of her family’s story of putting their lives on the line to hide Jewish refugees at the height of World War II. The Hiding Place is a powerful story that will encourage and inspire audiences to love and care for their neighbors in a deeper way. It's a story of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness in the face of unthinkable evil.

If you're not familiar with this story, then let me bring you up to speed:

Darkness has fallen over Europe, and the boots of the Third Reich echo through the streets. But on a quiet city corner in the Netherlands, some choose to resist. Corrie Ten Boom and her family risk everything to hide Jewish refugees by the hundreds, and they ultimately face the consequences when they are discovered. The Hiding Place is their story—a story of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness in the face of un-thinkable evil.  

This powerful cinematic presentation was adapted for the stage by A.S. Peterson, directed for the stage by Matt Logan, and filmed for cinema audiences in Nashville, TN. The movie is 2.5 hours long.

I was really impressed by the stage itself.  The way scenes change is seamless and you feel as if you're watching a movie more than a stage production.  However, there are scene cuts that are done to make it more movie-like. The production itself was very well done and the story is presented in such a way to make it "safe" for children of middle school (and maybe a bit younger) to understand without being scared.  Check out the movie trailer.

As we get farther away from the atrocities of World War 2, they become forgotten by the younger generations and become "unreal" or even unbelievable to them.  Millions of people from many countries were brutally murdered by the Nazis and those people deserve to be remembered - Jews and non-Jews.  The Ten Boom family was taken from Holland for hiding over 600 Jewish people and helping them get to safety in Europe and America.  So, The Hiding Place is not only an opportunity to teach your children about World War 2, the holocaust, and about man's inhumanity to man, it's a way to prevent these things from happening in the future.

I believe that The Hiding Place is perfect for homeschool families and groups and will be sure to spark conversation and dialogue.

Experience the most impactful family event of the year and buy your tickets now to see The Hiding Place only in theaters August 3rd & 5th right HERE.

I received this movie preview opportunity from Momentum Influencer Network for free in exchange for an honest review.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.