Darkest Hour (2017), the Oscar-winning World War 2 film starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, is now streaming for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer.
The biopic follows Churchill in the early weeks of his premiership, as he resists calls from within the political establishment to negotiate with Adolf Hitler's regime, instead urging Britain to stand firm against the dictator.
Oscar-Winning Performances
Oldman won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the cigar-smoking statesman. The film also won Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Kazu Hiro, David Malinowski, and Lucy Sibbick.
The cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas as Churchill's wife Clementine, alongside Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Ronald Pickup, and Ben Mendelsohn. Joe Wright directed from a screenplay by Anthony McCarten.
Fan Praise on Rotten Tomatoes
Fans have praised the film on Rotten Tomatoes, with one writing: "I learned a lot and I am a history junkie. A masterpiece."
Another added: "Whilst the historical accuracy of some aspects of the plot has been questioned, this is undoubtedly a fine movie and Oldman in particular has, rightly, been singled out for praises and awards."
A third reviewer commented: "Gary Oldman gives an absolutely outstanding performance as Winston Churchill. This movie did a great job showing an important period in the beginning of the war & Oldman carries the film amazingly. Lily James also quietly gave a great effort as well."
Where to Watch
Darkest Hour is also available to stream on Prime Video, or to buy or rent on other platforms.
