

Darkest Hour
“Never give up. Never give in.”
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.
Where to watch Darkest Hour in United States
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Where is Darkest Hour streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour is a 2017 English-language drama and history film directed by Joe Wright. The cast is led by Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, Lily James. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 5500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Darkest Hour was produced by Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures, and Focus Features and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 22, 2017, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $151 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joe Wright
- Writers
- Anthony McCarten
- Release date
- November 22, 2017
- OTT release
- February 6, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $151 million
- Production
- Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures, Focus Features
Darkest Hour cast & crew
Darkest Hour was directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten.
The cast features 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, and Kristin Scott Thomas as Clemmie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Bruno Delbonnel, and it was produced by Tim Bevan and Douglas Urbanski.
Is Darkest Hour worth watching?
Darkest Hour holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 5,535 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Darkest Hour is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Darkest Hour
In United States, you can stream Darkest Hour on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 6, 2018.
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Cast of Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman
Winston Churchill

Stephen Dillane
Viscount Halifax

Lily James
Elizabeth Layton

Ronald Pickup
Neville Chamberlain

Ben Mendelsohn
King George VI

Kristin Scott Thomas
Clemmie

Nicholas Jones
Sir John Simon

Samuel West
Sir Anthony Eden

David Schofield
Clement Atlee

Richard Lumsden
General Ismay

Malcolm Storry
General Ironside

Hilton McRae
Arthur Greenwood
Darkest Hour — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Darkest Hour in United States?
Darkest Hour is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is Darkest Hour on Peacock Premium?
Yes — Darkest Hour is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.
▸What language is Darkest Hour in?
Darkest Hour is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Darkest Hour rated?
Darkest Hour is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 5,535 ratings.
▸When did Darkest Hour release on OTT?
Darkest Hour became available digitally on February 6, 2018.











