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Churchill's Secret

2016Movie1 h 41 min

HistoryTV Movie
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nostalgic, moving history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers from a stroke in the summer of 1953 that's kept a secret from the rest of the world.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Political Drama
  • Character Study
  • Family Secrets
  • Mid-Century British
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Period Piece
  • Tragic Decline
  • Educational Narrative

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Charles Sturridge
Written by
Stewart Harcourt
Produced by
Tim Bricknell
Music by
Adrian Johnston

Everyone

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Facts

February 29, 2016 · 1 h 41 min · History, TV Movie, Drama

Released
February 29, 2016
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
History, TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Churchill's Secret?"

Questions about Churchill's Secret

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Churchill's Secret?

KanopyHooplaPBS MasterpieceWETA+

In the United States, Churchill's Secret streams on PBS Masterpiece and WETA+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Churchill's Secret worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Can I half-watch Churchill's Secret?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Churchill's Secret plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.