The Darkest Hour (2011)

4.9PG-1389 minDirector: Chris Gorak

2011 film by Chris Gorak

The Darkest Hour is a 2011 science fiction action film directed by Chris Gorak from a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and produced by Timur Bekmambetov. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, and Joel Kinnaman as a group of people caught in an alien invasion. The film was released on December 25, 2011, in the United States, and grossed $65 million on a $35 million budget.

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What is The Darkest Hour about?
The Darkest Hour (2011) — The American software designers Sean and Ben travel to Moscow to sell their software to investors. However, their Swedish partner Skyler pulls a fast one on Sean and Ben, and they are out of the business. They go to a nightclub, where they meet American Natalie and Australian Ann
Is The Darkest Hour based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Darkest Hour scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.