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Darkest Hour is held together by Gary Oldman's electrifying performance, which brings Winston Churchill to life even when the movie's narrative falters. Read critic reviews

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The fate of Western Europe hangs on Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II. The newly appointed British prime minister must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. During the next four weeks in 1940, Churchill cements his legacy as his courageous decisions and leadership help change the course of world history.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    history, drama, biography, war
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Joe Wright
  • Producer:
    Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten, Douglas Urbanski
  • Writer:
    Anthony McCarten
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $56.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Working Title Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Gary Oldman
Winston Churchill
Kristin Scott Thomas
Clementine Churchill
Ben Mendelsohn
King George VI
Lily James
Elizabeth Layton
Ronald Pickup
Neville Chamberlain
Stephen Dillane
Viscount Halifax
Nicholas Jones
Sir John Simon
Samuel West
Sir Anthony Eden
Richard Lumsden
General Ismay
Charley Palmer Rothwell
Miles Aldridge
Joe Wright
Director
Anthony McCarten
Screenwriter
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Lisa Bruce
Producer
Anthony McCarten
Producer
Douglas Urbanski
Producer
James Biddle
Executive Producer
Lucas Webb
Executive Producer
Liza Chasin
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Darkest Hour

  • Sep 23, 2018
    Gary Oldman leads the cast in the dramatic World War II film Darkest Hour. After Neville Chamberlain is ousted, Winston Churchill is selected to be the new Prime Minister of England, and as Europe continues to fall to Hitler increasing pressure is placed on Churchill to negotiate a peace settlement. Oldman gives a remarkable performance and is backed by a strong supporting cast, including Lily James and Ben Mendelsohn. And director Joe Wright does an impressive job at creating tension and suspense. The sets and costumes are also especially well-done, giving an authentic feel for the time period. The Darkest Hour is a fascinating look at one of the most perilous moments of World War II when England's will was tested.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 05, 2018
    Gary Oldman delivers another great performance but in a superficial film that doesn't even try to escape the typical clichés found in so many biographies. Full review on filmotrope. com
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 02, 2018
    One of the greatest films you will ever see. An absolute masterpiece and one of the best films ever made.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 18, 2018
    In what's been a quiet couple of weeks since the Academy Awards, I decided to see how Gary Oldman won his piece of gold for playing one of not 'the' greatest political leaders that'd ever lived. Despite having a heavy focus on what Churchill was like as a leader, Oldman's performance is masterclass as if he's the one thing driving the very plot of the film more than any other character involved. Nonetheless, it's an incredibly fine film where Oldman has delivered a performance worthy of an Oscar as well as the sturdily fine robust direction and production with enough scripting material to cover anything that affect the very person Churchill was during the dark and turbulent time of Britain's "Darkest Hour". Check this one out at your own will, even if it's just for the unrecognizable and outstanding portrayal of Churchill Gary Oldman puts on, but more importantly to show what great leadership then could do for our generation now.
    Luke E Super Reviewer
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