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The Gathering Storm

6.720021h 34mMovieDramaHistory

A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.

DirectorRichard Loncraine
WritersLarry Ramin·Hugh Whitemore
ProducersFrank Doelger·Tracey Scoffield

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Cast · Directed by Richard Loncraine

AFAlbert Finney
Albert Finney
Winston Churchill
VRVanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Clemmie Churchill
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Desmond Morton
LRLinus Roache
Linus Roache
Ralph Wigram
LHLena Headey
Lena Headey
Ava Wigram
TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Sir Robert Vansittart
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Stanley Baldwin
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Violet Pearman
HBHugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Ivo Pettifer
THTom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston
Randolph Churchill
RBRonnie Barker
Ronnie Barker
David Inches
GJGottfried John
Gottfried John
Friedrich von Schroder

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The Gathering Storm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Gathering Storm?

The Gathering Storm is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Gathering Storm on Netflix?

No, The Gathering Storm is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Gathering Storm on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Gathering Storm isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave instead.

Where can I watch The Gathering Storm for free?

The Gathering Storm is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Gathering Storm?

Yes — The Gathering Storm is followed by Into the Storm (2009) in the Gathering Storm Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Gathering Storm?

The Gathering Storm is the first film in the Gathering Storm Collection.

Is The Gathering Storm part of a trilogy?

No — The Gathering Storm is part of the Gathering Storm Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Gathering Storm Collection?

There are 2 films in the Gathering Storm Collection: The Gathering Storm (2002) and Into the Storm (2009).

Is The Gathering Storm based on a true story?

Yes — The Gathering Storm is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).