Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- brooding
- tense
- melancholic
- historical film night
- wartime drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly agreed that Brian Cox gives a powerful, sharply observed performance, but found the film's muddled script and historical inaccuracies inadequate for its extraordinary subject.
What sets it apart
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Churchill's exhaustion, depression, fear of repeating Gallipoli, and physical decline drive the personal drama behind the D-Day decision.
Clementine functions as Churchill's confidant and emotional backbone while his political and military judgment is challenged.
Churchill clashes with Eisenhower, Montgomery, political opponents, and King George VI over Operation Overlord.
The film's portrayal of Churchill and the D-Day debate was criticized by historians for numerous historical inaccuracies despite praise for its acting and craft.
Films like Churchill, and why
Darkest Hour
historical biographical drama centered on wartime political leadership and an acclaimed central performance
The King's Speech
period political drama exploring leadership, moral pressure, and the burden of historical decisions
Patton
serious world war ii historical drama focused on military strategy and clashing leadership personalities
Lincoln
character-driven political history drama portraying a powerful leader under intense institutional pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Teplitzky
- Release Date
- 2017-05-25
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (349)
Cast
- Brian Cox
- Miranda Richardson
- John Slattery
- Julian Wadham
- Richard Durden
- Ella Purnell
- James Purefoy
- Danny Webb
- Jonathan Aris
- George Anton
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Churchill about?
- An anguished Winston Churchill battles memory, political opposition, and his own failing strength as D-Day approaches.
- What is Churchill like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Churchill as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Churchill violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Churchill as mild.
- What did critics think of Churchill?
- Critics broadly agreed that Brian Cox gives a powerful, sharply observed performance, but found the film's muddled script and historical inaccuracies inadequate for its extraordinary subject.
- Which films are like Churchill?
- Films with a similar feel include Darkest Hour, The King's Speech, Patton, and Lincoln.
- How long is Churchill?
- Churchill runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Churchill?
- In United States, Churchill streams on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
