The Quiet Hour
Synopsis
"The Quiet Hour" is a gripping, intimate drama set over the course of one relentless night shift in an NHS hospital, where overworked nurse Riya battles exhaustion, guilt, and the ghosts of past mistakes while caring for her patients. As she juggles a collapsing system, an understaffed ward, and a stream of emergencies—from dying patients to Fred, a combative amputee, and a medical error that nearly costs a life—her professional composure begins to fracture. Haunted by the memory of a young girl she couldn’t save and the growing distance from her teenage daughter, Riya’s night spirals into a raw reckoning with compassion, burnout, and the quiet heroism that holds the health service together.
Top Cast
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Archie Panjabi
Riya
Paul Kaye
Fred
Nathaniel Turray-Boxx
Marcus
Mohamed Elsandel
Lamar
Geoffrey Leesley
Isaac
Su Elliot
Mrs. Doyle
Aled Ap Steffan
Samuel
Amber Grappy
Dani
Eve Ponsonby
Dr. Voe
Ashling O’Shea
Elizabeth Glass
Faaiz Mbelizi
Flashback Nurse
Sarah Leatherbarrow
Matron
Isobel Pinsky
Young HCA
Becky Lindsay
Piper
Joy-Zahara-Bina Olugboyega
Izzy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margo Roe
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Louise Madden
- Original Score
- Nir Perlman
- Original Title
- The Quiet Hour
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vertigo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margo Roe
Sarah Louise Madden
Nir Perlman
Bart Bazaz
Andy Sowerby
Department Leadership Roster
Margo Roe
Director
Sarah Louise Madden
Writer
Andy Sowerby
Editor
Bart Bazaz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quiet Hour about?
"The Quiet Hour" is a gripping, intimate drama set over the course of one relentless night shift in an NHS hospital, where overworked nurse Riya battles exhaustion, guilt, and the ghosts of past mistakes while caring for her patients. As she juggles a collapsing system, an understaffed ward, and a stream of emergencies—from dying patients to Fred, a combative amputee, and a medical error that nearly costs a life—her professional composure begins to fracture. Haunted by the memory of a young girl she couldn’t save and the growing distance from her teenage daughter, Riya’s night spirals into a raw reckoning with compassion, burnout, and the quiet heroism that holds the health service together.
Who directed The Quiet Hour?
The Quiet Hour was directed by Margo Roe.
Who stars in The Quiet Hour?
The principal cast of The Quiet Hour includes Archie Panjabi, Paul Kaye, Nathaniel Turray-Boxx, Mohamed Elsandel, Geoffrey Leesley.
When was The Quiet Hour released and how long is it?
The Quiet Hour was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quiet Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quiet Hour was composed by Nir Perlman.