To Save the Children

A taut, earnest hostage drama that keeps you on edge with its escalating classroom standoff and moral urgency.

Directed by

Steven Hilliard Stern

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Tv movie

Starring

Richard Thomas, Wendy Crewson, Jessica Steen

Overview

Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment. His myth of rural bliss is shattered when a former police officer comes unglued, builds a bomb and takes Jake's class hostage. The heroism of his true story unfolds as the hostage drama takes many surprising turns towards the phenomenal conclusion.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, isolation, violence, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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