Miracle at Midnight

Parents need to know that Miracle at Midnight is a Disney TV movie based on an awe-inspiring true story from World War II with perilous and violent scenes that may upset younger viewers. The fictionalized Koster family -- including Dr. Karl Koster (Sam Waterston) and Doris Koster (Mia Farrow) -- coordinate Denmark's citizen-led operation to save the country's Jewish residents from being deported to concentration camps during the Nazi occupation. Nazi characters are ruthless, violent, and based on historical characters. However, one Nazi shows courage and empathy when he leaks the date of the planned arrests to Dr. Koster. A schoolgirl who believes Nazi propaganda shares an anti-Jewish opinion. Violence and the threat of violence runs throughout. Characters are shot and some die from bloody wounds. One man takes his own life ahead of the planned arrests. Yet despite this constant threat and in the face of oppression, characters show the best possible human traits, including compassion and bravery. Some characters have concerns that lead to moral discussions and hard sacrifices are made. Characters are briefly shown with wine glasses at a wedding party. Two young couples kiss. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.