Darkest Hour

About Darkest Hour

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.

Darkest Hour (2017) is a history film directed by Joe Wright. Its themes are based on real person, biographical drama, serious, and british history.

Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill, Stephen Dillane as Viscount Halifax, Lily James as Elizabeth Layton, and Ronald Pickup as Neville Chamberlain. Released in November 2017, it runs 125 minutes.

The screenplay is by Anthony McCarten. Produced by Focus Features. The film began as real events.

The Gathering Storm, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and The Disappearance of Josef Mengele make useful companions to Darkest Hour, all filed under biography and british prime minister. TMDB voters put it at 7.4 out of 10 across 5,672 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.