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... Read allIn 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.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.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 54 wins & 81 nominations total
Adrian Rawlins
- Air Chief Marshal Dowding
- (as Adrian Rawlings)
- Director
- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaGary Oldman spent a year studying Sir Winston Churchill and his mannerisms before starting on this movie.
- GoofsBlackout restrictions were imposed starting in September 1939 and strictly enforced, requiring all vehicles to be fitted with slotted covers that only allowed a tiny sliver of light to be directed downwards toward the road. However, all the vehicles in the street scenes had fully exposed headlights.
- Quotes
Winston Churchill: You can not reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the closing credits the Big Ben clock is heard striking.
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Featured review
Wonderfully refreshing look at Churchill
I'm sure I am not alone in having seen everything ever filmed about the man.
But this is nothing like I have seen before. He is so funny.
We see his ability to make jokes like never before and there is more here than just dry sarcastic references.
He keeps us in stitches. He must have told 25 jokes.
This film starts in the days when Chamberlain knows he cannot continue as prime minister, alongside the crippling uncertainty of his cabinet meetings, and through to when the entire country, as a result of his speeches, stands firmly behind Churchill as war leader.
What surprised me the most was how large a role the opposition party played in Churchill's rise to power.
Excellent supporting cast from those distinguished actors we have seen in many BBC productions and "Game of Thrones".
Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of King George VI was stunningly well done.
A real delight at Tiff - too bad no Q&A for my screening.
But this is nothing like I have seen before. He is so funny.
We see his ability to make jokes like never before and there is more here than just dry sarcastic references.
He keeps us in stitches. He must have told 25 jokes.
This film starts in the days when Chamberlain knows he cannot continue as prime minister, alongside the crippling uncertainty of his cabinet meetings, and through to when the entire country, as a result of his speeches, stands firmly behind Churchill as war leader.
What surprised me the most was how large a role the opposition party played in Churchill's rise to power.
Excellent supporting cast from those distinguished actors we have seen in many BBC productions and "Game of Thrones".
Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of King George VI was stunningly well done.
A real delight at Tiff - too bad no Q&A for my screening.
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- michaeljtrubic
- Sep 24, 2017
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- Languages
- Also known as
- Giờ Đen Tối
- Filming locations
- Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK(Buckingham Palace)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $56,468,410
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $175,006
- Nov 26, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $150,847,274
- Runtime2 hours 5 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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