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DRAMA . 2009 . 1h 36m . English . 7.3/10

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler_

"How did one woman save 2500 children?"

Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.

Starring Anna Paquin, Goran Višnjić, Michelle Dockery
7.3/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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How did one woman save 2500 children?

Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.

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Cast
Anna Paquin stars as Irena Sendler in The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.
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Year context
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while tr...
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

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Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Language
English
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Rating
7.3/10 (120 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler about?
Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.
How long is The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The cast of The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler includes Anna Paquin, Goran Višnjić, Michelle Dockery, Danuta Stenka, Maja Ostaszewska.
What is the rating of The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 120 votes on TMDB.

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Drama War
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