Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Darwin's Darkest Hour is a drama, history and documentary film directed by John Bradshaw, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1858 Charles Darwin struggles to publish one of the most controversial scientific theories ever conceived, while he and his wife Emma confront family tragedy.
Who’s in it. Darwin's Darkest Hour stars Henry Ian Cusick as Charles Darwin, Frances O'Connor as Emma Darwin, Nigel Bennett as Sir Charles Lyell and Richard Donat as Dr. Robert Darwin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Darwin's Darkest Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darwin's Darkest Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darwin's Darkest Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009)?
- In US, Darwin's Darkest Hour is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darwin's Darkest Hour worth watching?
- Darwin's Darkest Hour holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darwin's Darkest Hour?
- Darwin's Darkest Hour stars Henry Ian Cusick, Frances O'Connor, Nigel Bennett and Richard Donat.
- When was Darwin's Darkest Hour released?
- Darwin's Darkest Hour was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.