The Darkest Hour (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, The Darkest Hour is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Chris Gorak, running about 89 minutes. “Survive The Holidays” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against an alien race which has attacked Earth via our power supply.
Who’s in it. The Darkest Hour stars Emile Hirsch as Sean, Rachael Taylor as Anne, Olivia Thirlby as Natalie and Joel Kinnaman as Skyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Darkest Hour has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $64.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV and BritBox and 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 The Darkest Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkest Hour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darkest Hour (2011)?
- In US, The Darkest Hour is available to stream on Philo, Britbox Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 The Darkest Hour worth watching?
- The Darkest Hour holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Darkest Hour?
- The Darkest Hour stars Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella.
- When was The Darkest Hour released?
- The Darkest Hour was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.