Darkest Hour
Seen it?2017 | 125 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. 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 Dunkirk or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Actor, Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$151 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 523K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Wright
- Gary OldmanWinston Churchill
- Stephen DillaneViscount Halifax
- Lily JamesElizabeth Layton
- Ronald PickupNeville Chamberlain
- Ben MendelsohnKing George VI
- Kristin Scott ThomasClemmie
- Nicholas JonesSir John Simon
- Samuel WestSir Anthony Eden
- David SchofieldClement Atlee
- Richard LumsdenGeneral Ismay