Blackout
2013, English. Directed by Ben Chanan.
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 September 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ben Chanan, Joe Barton
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How long is Blackout?
Blackout runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Blackout have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Blackout on?
Blackout isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blackout?
If you liked Blackout, try The Trigger Effect, National Theatre Live: Hamlet, Here.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout (2013) was directed by Ben Chanan and stars Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs.