Darkest Hour(2017)
“Never give up. Never give in.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joe Wright
Studio
Working Title Films
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$151M
Cast
Gary Oldman
as Winston Churchill
Stephen Dillane
as Viscount Halifax
Lily James
as Elizabeth Layton
Ronald Pickup
as Neville Chamberlain
Ben Mendelsohn
as King George VI
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Clemmie
Nicholas Jones
as Sir John Simon
Samuel West
as Sir Anthony Eden
David Schofield
as Clement Atlee
Richard Lumsden
as General Ismay
Malcolm Storry
as General Ironside
Hilton McRae
as Arthur Greenwood
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$151M
Production Companies
Working Title Films • Perfect World Pictures • Focus Features
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Darkest Hour?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Darkest Hour (2017).
What is Darkest Hour about?▼
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.
Who directed Darkest Hour?▼
Darkest Hour was directed by Joe Wright and released in 2017. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Darkest Hour?▼
Darkest Hour has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Darkest Hour?▼
The cast of Darkest Hour includes Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, Stephen Dillane as Viscount Halifax, Lily James as Elizabeth Layton, Ronald Pickup as Neville Chamberlain, Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI and more.
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