The Hour (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, The Hour is a drama, war & politics and crime series.
What it’s about. A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.
Who’s in it. The Hour stars Ben Whishaw as Freddie Lyon, Romola Garai as Bel Rowley, Dominic West as Hector Madden and Anna Chancellor as Lix Storm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Hour has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hour tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hour (2011)?
- In US, The Hour is available to stream on YouTube TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Spectrum On Demand, 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 Hour worth watching?
- The Hour holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war & politics and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hour?
- The Hour stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor and Tim Pigott-Smith.
- When was The Hour released?
- The Hour was released in 2011.