The Hour(2011)
The Hour Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.
The Hour (2011) is a drama, war & politics and crime series that premiered on July 19, 2011, spanning 2 seasons and 12 episodes. It stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West and Anna Chancellor. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2011-07-19
- Last aired:
- 2012-12-13
- Producers:
- Jane Featherstone, Abi Morgan, Derek Wax
The Hour (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hour before you start streaming.
The Hour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Whishaw
as Freddie Lyon
Romola Garai
as Bel Rowley
Dominic West
as Hector Madden
Anna Chancellor
as Lix Storm
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Angus McCain
Oona Chaplin
as Marnie Madden
Peter Capaldi
as Randall Brown
Hannah John-Kamen
as Rosa Maria Ramírez
Peter Sullivan
as Commander Laurence Stern
Key crew
Executive produced by Jane Featherstone, Abi Morgan and Derek Wax.
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The Hour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 103 ratings.
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The Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Hour?
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The Hour (2011) is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Hour are there?
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The Hour has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 19, 2011.
Is The Hour still running?
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No. The Hour is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 13, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Hour?
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The Hour (2011) stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor and Julian Rhind-Tutt. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Hour any good?
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The Hour (2011) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, war & politics and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Hour trailer?
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The official The Hour trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.