Darkest Hour (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2017, Darkest Hour is a drama and history film directed by Joe Wright, running about 125 minutes. “Never never never surrender” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Darkest Hour stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie, Lily James as Elizabeth Layton and Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Darkest Hour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $150.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkest Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkest Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkest Hour (2017)?
- In US, Darkest Hour is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darkest Hour worth watching?
- Darkest Hour holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Darkest Hour?
- Darkest Hour stars Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn and Ronald Pickup.
- When was Darkest Hour released?
- Darkest Hour was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.