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Darkest Hour

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
197K
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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
197K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,538
160
  • 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
    • 703User 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)

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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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    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 reviews703

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    Top review
    8/10
    Another Gary Oldman Triumph
    It's a one man show about one of the towering figures of the 20th Century and what a show it is. Gary Oldman has been able to be Sid Vicious in "Sid And Nancy" with the same outstanding commitment and extraordinary results. Joe Wright, the gifted director of "Atonement" presents us with an irresistible version of Churchill through the magic powers of Oldman but sometimes he doesn't seem to trust the power of what he has in his hand. Eccentric cuts in the middle of a famous speech for instance and other stylistic distractions arrive with irritating frequency but that doesn't spoil. too much, the joy and fun of seeing Gary Olman in action. Also interesting to notice, Dunkirk provides a very moving moment for the second time this year.
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    • Dec 13, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • China
    • 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
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    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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