Darkest Hour is a 2017 British biographical war drama directed by Joe Wright, depicting Winston Churchill’s early days as Prime Minister during World War II. Gary Oldman delivers a transformative performance as Churchill, portraying his internal and external battles amidst the looming threat of Nazi invasion. The film also features Kristin Scott Thomas as Clementine Churchill, Lily James as Elizabeth Layton, and Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI.

The film received critical acclaim, particularly for Oldman’s portrayal, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Darkest Hour also won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, contributing to its worldwide gross of over $150 million against a $30 million budget.