The Dark Hour (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, The Dark Hour is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. A pair of detectives investigates the murder of an elderly millionaire who was the target of blackmail and death threats and find that there is no shortage of suspects, many of them in the victim's own family.
Who’s in it. The Dark Hour stars Ray Walker as Jim Landis, Berton Churchill as Paul Bernard, Irene Ware as Elsa Carson and Hobart Bosworth as Charles Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Dark Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Hour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Hour (1936)?
- In US, The Dark Hour is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Hour worth watching?
- The Dark Hour holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Hour?
- The Dark Hour stars Ray Walker, Berton Churchill, Irene Ware, Hobart Bosworth and Hedda Hopper.
- When was The Dark Hour released?
- The Dark Hour was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.