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Darkest Hour

  • 20172017
  • PGPG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
194K
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POPULARITY
703
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Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
This true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history.
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In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire... Read allIn May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
194K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
703
39
  • Director
    • Joe Wright
  • Writer
    • Anthony McCarten
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Lily James
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Wright
  • Writer
    • Anthony McCarten
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Lily James
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 698User reviews
    • 425Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 54 wins & 82 nominations total

    Videos12

    Official Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:03
    Official Trailer #2
    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:47
    International Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:21
    Trailer #1
    Up Your Bum
    Clip 1:11
    Up Your Bum
    Not Buggering It Up
    Clip 1:27
    Not Buggering It Up
    Reason With A Tiger
    Clip 1:06
    Reason With A Tiger
    Be Yourself
    Clip 0:33
    Be Yourself
    Your Majesty
    Clip 0:44
    Your Majesty
    Winston Churchill, British History Reborn in 'Darkest Hour'
    Interview 1:49
    Winston Churchill, British History Reborn in 'Darkest Hour'
    Predicting the Golden Globes With Dave Karger
    Video 5:42
    Predicting the Golden Globes With Dave Karger
    Through the Lens: Tracking Shots in the Films of Joe Wright
    Video 1:33
    Through the Lens: Tracking Shots in the Films of Joe Wright
    Gary Oldman Goes Beyond the Makeup in 'Darkest Hour'
    Video 2:26
    Gary Oldman Goes Beyond the Makeup in 'Darkest Hour'

    Photos222

    Lily James in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Lily James in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman and Ben Mendelsohn in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman, Ronald Pickup, and Samuel West in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman and James Eeles in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour (2017)
    Kristin Scott Thomas in Darkest Hour (2017)

    Top cast

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    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Winston Churchillas Winston Churchill
    Lily James
    Lily James
    • Elizabeth Laytonas Elizabeth Layton
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Clemmieas Clemmie
    Ben Mendelsohn
    Ben Mendelsohn
    • King George VIas King George VI
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Neville Chamberlainas Neville Chamberlain
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Viscount Halifaxas Viscount Halifax
    Nicholas Jones
    Nicholas Jones
    • Sir John Simonas Sir John Simon
    Samuel West
    Samuel West
    • Sir Anthony Edenas Sir Anthony Eden
    David Schofield
    David Schofield
    • Clement Atleeas Clement Atlee
    Richard Lumsden
    Richard Lumsden
    • General Ismayas General Ismay
    Malcolm Storry
    Malcolm Storry
    • General Ironsideas General Ironside
    Hilton McRae
    • Arthur Greenwoodas Arthur Greenwood
    Benjamin Whitrow
    Benjamin Whitrow
    • Sir Samuel Hoareas Sir Samuel Hoare
    Joe Armstrong
    Joe Armstrong
    • John Evansas John Evans
    Adrian Rawlins
    Adrian Rawlins
    • Air Chief Marshal Dowdingas Air Chief Marshal Dowding
    • (as Adrian Rawlings)
    David Bamber
    David Bamber
    • Admiral Ramsayas Admiral Ramsay
    Paul Leonard
    • Admiral Dudley Poundas Admiral Dudley Pound
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • President Rooseveltas President Roosevelt
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Joe Wright
    • Writer
      • Anthony McCarten
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Through the Lens of 'Darkest Hour' Director Joe Wright

    Through the Lens of 'Darkest Hour' Director Joe Wright

    See how director Joe Wright uses his signature tracking shots to set up a visual narrative for his films, including Atonement, The Soloist, and Hanna.
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    Storyline

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    During World War II, as Adolf Hitler's powerful Wehrmacht rampages across Europe, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain, is forced to resign, recommending Winston Churchill as his replacement. But even in his early days as the country's leader, Churchill is under pressure to commence peace negotiations with Hitler or to fight head-on the seemingly invincible Nazi regime, whatever the cost. However difficult and dangerous his decision may be, Churchill has no choice but to shine in the country's darkest hour. —Nick Riganas
    world war twospeechprime ministerpoliticswinston churchill character174 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Never, never, never surrender.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gary Oldman spent a year studying Winston Churchill and his mannerisms before starting on this movie.
    • Goofs
      Blackout restrictions were imposed starting in September 1939 and strictly enforced, requiring all vehicles to be fitted with slotted covers that only allowed a tiny sliver of light to be directed downwards toward the road. However, all the vehicles in the street scenes had fully exposed headlights.
    • Quotes

      Winston Churchill: You can not reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits the Big Ben clock is heard striking.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV National News: Episode dated 7 September 2017 (2017)

    User reviews698

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Fantastic movie - really worth watching. Oldman deserved the Oscar
    Clearly Oldman is the star of this film, fully convincing in his turn as Winston Churchill. The dialogue is amazing and the flow great as we see a charismatic Churchill who as harsh as he may seem, truly cared for his country. Hearing that the subway scene wasn't true did inevitably diminish its greatness for me, but that horrible ending! Out of nowhere! Left the movie on such a weird note.
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    • Prabhuraj
    • May 12, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site (Austria)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Giờ Đen Tối
    • Filming locations
      • Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Perfect World Pictures
      • Working Title Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,468,410
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $175,006
      • Nov 26, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $150,847,274
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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