Darkest Hour
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.
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Trailers and promos
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer
Churchill's "Never Surrender" Speech to Parliament
Winston Churchill and King George VI Consider a Peace Deal
Churchill's Rousing Speech
Churchill's New Typist - Extended Preview
Winston Churchill Takes the Tube
Churchill's Triumphant Speech: "We Shall Never Surrender!"
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Frequently asked questions about Darkest Hour
Where can I watch Darkest Hour in the United States?
Darkest Hour is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Darkest Hour for free?
Darkest Hour streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour stars Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, Lily James, Ronald Pickup, and Ben Mendelsohn. Joe Wright is the director.
How long is Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
When did Darkest Hour come out?
Darkest Hour was released on November 22, 2017.
Which studio made Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour was produced by Working Title Films, Perfect World Pictures, and Focus Features in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour was made on a budget of $30,000,000.
How much did Darkest Hour make at the box office?
Darkest Hour grossed $150,847,207 worldwide, against a budget of $30,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.