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Darkest Hour

7.420172h 5mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorJoe Wright
WriterAnthony McCarten
ProducersTim Bevan·James Biddle

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Cast · Directed by Joe Wright

GOGary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Winston Churchill
SDStephen Dillane
Stephen Dillane
Viscount Halifax
LJLily James
Lily James
Elizabeth Layton
RPRonald Pickup
Ronald Pickup
Neville Chamberlain
BMBen Mendelsohn
Ben Mendelsohn
King George VI
KTKristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Clemmie
NJNicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
Sir John Simon
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Sir Anthony Eden
DSDavid Schofield
David Schofield
Clement Atlee
RLRichard Lumsden
Richard Lumsden
General Ismay
MSMalcolm Storry
Malcolm Storry
General Ironside
HMHilton McRae
Hilton McRae
Arthur Greenwood

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Darkest Hour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Darkest Hour?

Darkest Hour is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Darkest Hour on Netflix?

No, Darkest Hour is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is Darkest Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

Darkest Hour isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Darkest Hour for free?

Darkest Hour is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is Darkest Hour based on a true story?

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