Darkest Hour

Winston Churchill's early days as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom are chronicled in this superb biodrama boasting a mesmerizing, Best Actor Oscar-winning performance by Gary Oldman. During World War II, Churchill, having only recently taken office, must deal with the looming threat of a Nazi invasion, forcing him to decide between a continued military operation and potential peace talks with Hitler. Ben Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ronald Pickup also star. 114 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.