The Gathering Storm
Seen it?2002 | 94 min | Drama, History
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 3 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Won 3 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards: Best Actor, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Make-Up and Hair Design, British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Production Design. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Also nominated for 6 more Emmys, 2 more Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 11 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Loncraine
- Albert FinneyWinston Churchill
- Vanessa RedgraveClemmie Churchill
- Jim BroadbentDesmond Morton
- Linus RoacheRalph Wigram
- Lena HeadeyAva Wigram
- Tom WilkinsonSir Robert Vansittart
- Derek JacobiStanley Baldwin
- Celia ImrieViolet Pearman
- Hugh BonnevilleIvo Pettifer
- Tom HiddlestonRandolph Churchill