Blackout(2013)
Blackout Synopsis
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
Blackout (2013) is a drama film directed by Ben Chanan, released on September 8, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs and Michelle Bonnard. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Chanan
- Writers:
- Joe Barton, Ben Chanan
- Producers:
- Julia Nottingham
- Composer:
- Jon Opstad
- Production:
- RAW
- Status:
- Released
Blackout (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Blackout before you stream it.
Blackout Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jemima Abey
Jemima Abey
as Karen
Faraz Ayub
as Neighbour
Theo Barklem-Biggs
as Karl
Michelle Bonnard
as Nurse Gabby
Janie Booth
as Nan
- Scarlett Brookes
Scarlett Brookes
as Chloe
- Josh Casswell
Josh Casswell
as Dean
- Jordan Dawes
Jordan Dawes
as Dr. Peter Hines
Kirsty Dillon
as Lorrie
Richard Graham
as Mark
- Maisie Abraham
Maisie Abraham
as Stevie
Komal Amin
as Student Blogger
Key crew
Directed by Ben Chanan, written by Joe Barton and Ben Chanan, produced by Julia Nottingham.
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Blackout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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Blackout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blackout online?
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Who stars in Blackout?
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The main cast of Blackout (2013) includes Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Michelle Bonnard and Janie Booth. The film was directed by Ben Chanan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blackout released?
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Blackout was released on September 8, 2013 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Blackout worth watching?
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Blackout (2013) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blackout?
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Yes. The official Blackout trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.