Ben WhishawFreddie Lyon
Romola GaraiBel Rowley
Dominic WestHector Madden
Anna ChancellorLix Storm
Julian Rhind-TuttAngus McCain
Oona ChaplinMarnie Madden
Peter CapaldiRandall Brown
Hannah John-KamenRosa Maria Ramírez
Peter SullivanCommander Laurence SternWhy it may be worth watching
- The Hour combines Drama and War & Politics storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.5/10 from 103 votes.
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The Hour
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.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, War & Politics, Crime. The available catalogue spans 2 seasons.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
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journalistjournalismcold warreporterperiod dramahistoricalbritish historyinvestigative journalism
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