The Hour
A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.
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Streaming now in the United States on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and DistroTV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hour
Where can I watch The Hour in the United States?
The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and DistroTV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Hour for free?
The Hour streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, DistroTV, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Hour?
The Hour scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Hour?
The Hour stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor, and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Abi Morgan is the creator.
How many seasons of The Hour are there?
The Hour has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Hour?
All 12 episodes of The Hour add up to about 12 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 6 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 3 days.
What network is The Hour on?
The Hour airs on BBC Two and BBC America, and is produced by BBC and Kudos.
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.