Darkest Hour
Never never never surrender
Release Date: 2017-11-22
Runtime: 125 mins
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.
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Details
Runtime
125 minutes
Release Date
2017-11-22
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$150,847,207
Production Companies
Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures, Focus Features,
Behind the Scenes
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Year:
2018
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY
Year:
2018
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - COSTUME DESIGN
Year:
2018
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Year:
2018
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - BEST PICTURE
Year:
2018
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - PRODUCTION DESIGN
Year:
2018
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
2018
Status:
🏆 Won
Audience Reviews
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"I have no idea why people are raving about this film, it's a bit crap, it's probably Oldman weakest performance to date, and the cinematography is terrible. Churchill with Brian Cox in the lead role is a FAR superior film on the subject."
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"As with many of the biopics I've seen recently, _Darkest Hour_ is more focussed on delivering you the facts than getting you involved with the characters. It is an interesting idea to have the majority of the story revolve around the of whether or not to sue for peace. That as a core concept in so much as the question of "Do I take the guarantee of saving my country or do I take the risk of saving the world?" and beyond that "Is there even a right answer to that question? And who am I to decide something this big?" is a great philosophical centre for a movie. But I never felt like I knew why any of these people had the answers that they gave. I get that in a historical context, these aren't characters they are real life people, so they answers they had are the answers we see, but again, we are only given the _what_, not the _why_. Except you can throw all of that away because here comes Gary Oldman in his Oscar nominated transformation to make this movie 100% worth watching. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._"
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"It's 1940, and Hitler is attempting to take over Europe. The film takes an interesting look at Winston Churchill's first five weeks as Prime Minister. The acting in this movie is quite accomplished; good actors bring insight and depth to the characters. Overall, it's a well-done, engrossing film. Gary Oldman's performance as Winston Churchill was very good indeed, and his delivery of Churchill's speeches alone make watching the movie worthwhile!"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Darkest Hour ?
The movie is approximately 125 minutes long.
What is the Darkest Hour's release date?
2017-11-22 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Darkest Hour?
The movie belongs to the Drama History genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Darkest Hour?
The lead actors include Gary Oldman , Ben Mendelsohn , and Kristin Scott Thomas , among others.
Who directed Darkest Hour?
The movie was directed by Joe Wright
What is the Darkest Hour's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $30,000,000 .
How much did Darkest Hour movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $150,847,207 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Darkest Hour movie?
Major production companies include Working Title Films Perfect World Pictures Focus Features .
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