Darwin's Darkest Hour(2009)
Darwin's Darkest Hour Synopsis
In 1858 Charles Darwin struggles to publish one of the most controversial scientific theories ever conceived, while he and his wife Emma confront family tragedy.
Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009) is a drama, history and documentary film directed by John Bradshaw, released on October 6, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Henry Ian Cusick, Frances O'Connor, Nigel Bennett and Richard Donat. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- John Bradshaw
- Writers:
- John Goldsmith
- Producers:
- Michael Mahoney
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Ball
- Status:
- Released
Darwin's Darkest Hour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Ian Cusick
as Charles Darwin
Frances O'Connor
as Emma Darwin
Nigel Bennett
as Sir Charles Lyell
Richard Donat
as Dr. Robert Darwin
Key crew
Directed by John Bradshaw, written by John Goldsmith, produced by Michael Mahoney.
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Darwin's Darkest Hour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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Darwin's Darkest Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Darwin's Darkest Hour online?
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Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Darwin's Darkest Hour?
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The main cast of Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009) includes Henry Ian Cusick, Frances O'Connor, Nigel Bennett and Richard Donat. The film was directed by John Bradshaw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Darwin's Darkest Hour released?
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Darwin's Darkest Hour was released on October 6, 2009 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Darwin's Darkest Hour worth watching?
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Darwin's Darkest Hour (2009) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.