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Darkest Hour (2017)

โ€œNever give up. Never give in.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 5,650 votes 2h 5m pg-13 DramaHistory

#41 of 319 films from 2017 #947 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Joe Wright ยท Written by Anthony McCarten

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Overview

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.

Cast

Gary Oldmanas Winston Churchill
Kristin Scott Thomasas Clemmie
Ben Mendelsohnas King George VI
Lily Jamesas Elizabeth Layton
Ronald Pickupas Neville Chamberlain
Stephen Dillaneas Viscount Halifax
Nicholas Jonesas Sir John Simon
Samuel Westas Sir Anthony Eden
David Schofieldas Clement Atlee
Richard Lumsdenas General Ismay
Malcolm Storryas General Ironside
Hilton McRaeas Arthur Greenwood
Benjamin Whitrowas Sir Samuel Hoare
Joe Armstrongas John Evans

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 2017
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$150,847,207 (5.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt4555426

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Questions

How long is Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Darkest Hour worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 5,650 votes, which places it #41 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 87%) and #947 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour was directed by Joe Wright. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pride & Prejudice (2005), Atonement (2007), Anna Karenina (2012).
Who stars in Darkest Hour?
Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill; Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie; Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI; Lily James as Elizabeth Layton; Ronald Pickup as Neville Chamberlain; Stephen Dillane as Viscount Halifax.
What is Darkest Hour rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Darkest Hour?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12897.

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