The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2017 , and it was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival . It began a limited release in the United States on 22 November 2017 , followed by general release on 22 December , and was released on 12 January 2018 in the United Kingdom . The film grossed $ 150 million worldwide and received mainly positive reviews from critics , especially with regard to Oldman 's physical transformation and acting , with many considering it to be one of the best performances of his career
Toronto International Film Festival
2017 Toronto International Film Festival
Darkest Hour (film)