Darkest Hour
"Never never never surrender"
Originally released in 2017. Darkest Hour is a drama/history film. directed by Joe Wright. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, and Lily James
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (5,394 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$150.8M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gary Oldman
as Winston Churchill
Stephen Dillane
as Viscount Halifax
Lily James
as Elizabeth Layton
Ronald Pickup
as Neville Chamberlain
Ben Mendelsohn
as King George VI
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Clemmie
Nicholas Jones
as Sir John Simon
Samuel West
as Sir Anthony Eden
David Schofield
as Clement Atlee
Richard Lumsden
as General Ismay
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $150,847,207
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- Perfect World Pictures
- Focus Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darkest Hour about?
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.
Who directed Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour was directed by Joe Wright.
How long is Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Darkest Hour released?
Darkest Hour was released on November 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Darkest Hour?
The main cast of Darkest Hour includes Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, Lily James, Ronald Pickup, Ben Mendelsohn.
Is Darkest Hour worth watching?
Darkest Hour has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 5,394 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.