I enjoyed The Gathering Storm for it's depiction of Winston Churchill the man. You're shown the leader in all his arrogance and vulnerableness. To see him in the comforts of his scenic countryside home with his loyal wife and household staff gives proof to the saying that behind every great man is a strong woman. This is as much Clementine Churchill's story as it is Winston's, though her role is downplayed. He being a renaissance man was a perfect match to her stoic stand-by-your man mentality. Without Clemmie I shudder to think that Winston Churchill could ever have found the courage to stand by his principals and lead England in it's darkest hour. Excellent movie! It could have been longer.