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The Darkest Hour

2011·Movie
1h 29min·PG-13
IMDb4.9Metacritic184.9Rotten Tomatoes12%25%

Where to watch

PhiloBritboxThe RokuThe CWKanopy

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The Darkest Hour fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Survive the holidays

In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against an alien race which has attacked Earth via our power supply.
Sci-Fi ActionAlien InvasionPost-ApocalypticSurvival ThrillerFast-Paced AdventureInvisible ThreatVisual Effects ShowcaseYouth EnsembleGlobal Catastrophe

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Gorak, Dmitry Kiselyov, K.C. Colwell
Written by:
Jon Spaihts, Jon Spaihts, Leslie Bohem
Produced by:
Timur Bekmambetov, Mary Vernieu, Arnon Milchan
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, Tami Treadwell, Chris Navarro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Darkest Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Darkest Hour legally?

PhiloBritboxThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeBritBox

The Darkest Hour is included with a subscription to Philo and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Darkest Hour worth watching?

29
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 18). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Darkest Hour rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Darkest Hour?

1 h 29 min

The Darkest Hour runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Darkest Hour?

Critics15
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate The Darkest Hour higher (41) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Darkest Hour a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$65 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $65 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Darkest Hour in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Darkest Hour?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Darkest Hour in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Darkest Hour use?

Badass BookwormI Will Fight Some More ForeverBizarre Alien SensesEarn Your Happy EndingCat ScareToo Dumb to LiveAction SurvivorTrashcan BonfireWormsignDwindling PartyMother Russia Makes You StrongForeshadowingand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Darkest Hour, including Badass Bookworm, I Will Fight Some More Forever, Bizarre Alien Senses.