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Darkest Hour is a 2017 British war drama biographical film about Winston Churchill, played by Gary Oldman, in his early days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and the May 1940 war cabinet crisis, depicting his refusal to seek a peace treaty with Nazi Germany amid their advance into Western Europe.
Dec 22, 2017 · A historical drama that depicts Winston Churchill's first month as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in May 1940, when he faced the decision to negotiate with Hitler or fight against him. The film features Gary Oldman's Oscar-winning performance as Churchill, as well as Lily James, Kristin Scott Thomas and Ben Mendelsohn.
- (221K)
- Drama, War
- Joe Wright
- 2017-12-22
A biographical drama about Winston Churchill's first month as prime minister during World War II. Gary Oldman's performance is praised, but the movie's narrative is criticized for being too simplistic and formulaic.
- (313)
- Joe Wright
- PG-13
- Gary Oldman
Nov 22, 2017 · Joe Wright's film depicts the crucial weeks in 1940 when Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and decided to fight Hitler. It features a stellar performance by Gary Oldman, a brilliant script by Anthony McCarten, and stunning cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel.
As the threat of Nazi invasion looms, newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill rallies a nation to fight for its very survival. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Joe Wright
- 125 min
3K. Academy Award® winner Gary Oldman gives a “towering performance” (Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair) in acclaimed director Joe Wright’s soaring drama DARKEST HOUR. As Hitler’s...
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Nov 21, 2017 · Directed by Joe Wright. Biography, Drama, History, War. PG-13. 2h 5m. By A.O. Scott. Nov. 21, 2017. In the late spring of 1940, German forces invaded Belgium and France and pushed most of the...
