Truth & Treason
“His defiance will never be silenced.”
Synopsis
In 1941 Nazi Germany, 16-year-old Helmuth Hübener begins questioning the regime after learning the truth about the war and seeing his Jewish friend persecuted. With two friends, he secretly listens to banned foreign broadcasts and distributes leaflets exposing Nazi lies. As the Gestapo closes in, the teenagers face mounting danger for choosing conscience over obedience. Based on the true story of one of Germany’s youngest resistance fighters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-13
Top Cast
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Ewan Horrocks
Helmuth Hübener
Rupert Evans
Erwin Mussener
Ferdinand McKay
Karl-Heinz Schnibbe
Daf Thomas
Rudi Wobbe
Nye Occomore
Solomon Schwarz
Joanna Christie
Emma Hübener
Sean Mahon
Hugo Hübener
Sylvie Varcoe
Elli Kluge
Benjamin Dilloway
Julius Wangemann
Daniel Betts
Arthur Zander
Celinde Schoenmaker
Anne Müssener
Aaron Zicman
Max Müssener
Gwenver Farnworth
Lisl Müssener
Christos Lawton
Henrich Mohns
Dominic Mafham
Judge Karl Engert
Gabriel Scott
Werner Kranz
John Sackville
Hans Knie
Maxim Ays
Gerhard Kunkle
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysHeartland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.4x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Whitaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Whitaker, Ethan Vincent
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Truth & Treason
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Angel Studios, Kaleidoscope Pictures, Baltic Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Whitaker
Matt Whitaker, Ethan Vincent
Aaron Zigman
Bianca Cline
Adam L. Banks
Matt Whitaker, Brandon Purdie, Micah W. Merrill, Adam Thomas Anderegg, John Foss
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Whitaker
Director
Matt Whitaker
Writer
Ethan Vincent
Writer
Bianca Cline
Director of Photography
Adam L. Banks
Editor
Matt Whitaker
Producer
John Foss
Producer
Russ Kendall
Producer
Jurga Gerdvilaitė
Production Design
Rūta Lečaitė
Costume Design
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Truth & Treason
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Truth & Treason about?
In 1941 Nazi Germany, 16-year-old Helmuth Hübener begins questioning the regime after learning the truth about the war and seeing his Jewish friend persecuted. With two friends, he secretly listens to banned foreign broadcasts and distributes leaflets exposing Nazi lies. As the Gestapo closes in, the teenagers face mounting danger for choosing conscience over obedience. Based on the true story of one of Germany’s youngest resistance fighters.
Who directed Truth & Treason?
Truth & Treason was directed by Matt Whitaker.
Who stars in Truth & Treason?
The principal cast of Truth & Treason includes Ewan Horrocks, Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay, Daf Thomas, Nye Occomore.
When was Truth & Treason released and how long is it?
Truth & Treason was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Truth & Treason?
Truth & Treason had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Truth & Treason?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Truth & Treason was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Truth & Treason?
Truth & Treason holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).