See stars shine in Darkest Hour
This thrilling WWII epic is already tipped for awards glory
Political intrigue, high-octane drama and a stellar cast make Darkest Hour a gripping, must-see movie. With Gary Oldman playing newly appointed Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the early days of World War II, the film is the inspirational story of four vital weeks when Churchill rallied the nation.
Kristin Scott Thomas is Churchill’s whip-smart wife Clementine, with Lily James playing his loyal secretary.
As conquering Nazi forces advance, the Allied army is trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, and the fate of
Europe rests with Churchill.
He must make the ultimate choice: negotiate peace with Hitler, or fight on against appalling odds. But it’s not all stoicism and cigars – Academy Award nominee and BAFTA award winner Gary Oldman’s beguiling portrayal means this is much more than a period drama – it brings a crucial part of British history to life.
With a script by The Theory of Everything writer Anthony McCarten, Atonement director Joe Wright lends some dramatic intensity to this enthralling story. Be inspired as Britain braces itself for the nation’s darkest hour.
In cinemas January 12.