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.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch The Hour streaming on Acorn TV (Via Prime Video), DIRECTV Stream, PlutoTV, The Roku Channel, Roku, and Tubi. It is also possible to buy The Hour on VUDU, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'The Hour' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Hour is available in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, PlutoTV (Free), Roku, The Roku Channel (Free), Tubi (Free) | ✅ |
United Kingdom | Prime Video, Freevee (Free), UKTV Play (Free) | ✅ |
Australia | Prime Video, Binge | ✅ |
Canada | Prime Video | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:52 AM, 06/15/2025 PST
More Information on 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. The Hour featuring Ben Whishaw and Romola Garai has one or more episodes free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, streaming with subscription on Acorn TV (Via Prime Video), and 6 others. It's a drama show with 12 episodes over 2 seasons. The Hour is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It was well received by critics.
Freddie Lyon
Ben Whishaw
Bel Rowley
Romola Garai
Hector Madden
Dominic West
Lix Storm
Anna Chancellor
Angus McCain
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Marnie Madden
Oona Chaplin
Lord Elms
Tim Pigott-Smith
Douglas Owen
John Bowe
Clarence Fendley
Anton Lesser
Lady Elms
Juliet Stevenson
Thomas Kish
Burn Gorman
Randall Brown
Peter Capaldi
Ruth Elms
Vanessa Kirby
Rosa Maria Ramírez
Hannah John-Kamen
Commander Laurence Stern
Peter Sullivan
Trevor
Joe Cole
Ron
Paul Chahidi
Sissy Cooper
Lisa Greenwood
Producer
Noelle Morris
Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Executive Producer
Abi Morgan
Executive Producer
Derek Wax
Executive Producer
Jane Featherstone


Ratings & Reviews
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EPISODE GUIDE
The Hour Season 2 Overview
Nov 14, 2012 - Dec 13, 2012Season 2 of The Hour has 6 episodes that are available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
The Hour Season 2 Episodes

S02 E06Fallout
Dec 13, 2012The club is raided and Cilenti is arrested for Rosa Maria's murder, but he is soon released on bail. The...
S02 E06 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

S02 E05 Reckless to the Core
Dec 12, 2012With Marnie enjoying her own cookery programme Hector agrees to move to ITV for a larger salary, partly as a...
S02 E05 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

S02 E04 Honey Trap
Dec 5, 2012Lix and Randall get a letter from France telling them their 19-year-old daughter, Sofia, is alive. Camille walks out on...
S02 E04 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.