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The Darkest Hour

2011Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

29
BadGoodWatch score

A pulse-pounding, tense horror movie about the future and technology.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Survive the holidays

In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against an alien race which has attacked Earth via our power supply.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Action
  • Alien Invasion
  • Post-Apocalyptic
  • Survival Thriller
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Invisible Threat
  • Visual Effects Showcase
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Global Catastrophe

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Chris Gorak
Music by
Tyler Bates

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 22, 2011 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 2011
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Russia
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$65 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Badass Bookworm, I Will Fight Some More Forever, Bizarre Alien Senses +9

  • Badass Bookworm
  • I Will Fight Some More Forever
  • Bizarre Alien Senses
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Cat Scare
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Action Survivor
  • Trashcan Bonfire
  • Wormsign
  • Dwindling Party
  • Mother Russia Makes You Strong
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Darkest Hour?"

Questions about The Darkest Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Darkest Hour?

In the United States, The Darkest Hour streams on Britbox, BritBox, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is The Darkest Hour worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 18). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is The Darkest Hour okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Darkest Hour scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Is The Darkest Hour plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Badass Bookworm, I Will Fight Some More Forever, and Bizarre Alien Senses.