Release Date
November 22, 2017 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
February 27, 2018 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Joe Wright
Writer
Anthony McCarten
Cast
Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Ronald Pickup, Ben Mendelsohn
Studio
Running Time
125 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some thematic material
A thrilling and inspiring true story begins on the eve of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
The chewiest of scenery is the British scenery in Darkest Hour, in which Gary Oldman flexes his jaw muscles, dons a fat suit and proceeds to chew the crap out of those around him, turning in an immersive, award-worthy performance as everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Winston Churchill.
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