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Argo

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On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.
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Tense, exciting, and often darkly comic, Argo recreates a historical event with vivid attention to detail and finely wrought characters.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/07/2017
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Affleck continues to impress audiences with his keen eye for direction, knowing just when to fall back and allow this top-notch cast the freedom to interpret the events in a way that will most compel viewers. Go to Full Review Jonathan Robbins Film Comment Magazine 01/13/2015
Affleck is still building up his chops as a director, but the intelligence and ambition he brings to filmmaking are particularly apparent in Argo. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 01/13/2015
5/5
The old saw "truth is stranger than fiction" has had its teeth properly sharpened in the superb thriller Argo, a blend of political history and Hollywood hijinks that goes right for the jugular. Go to Full Review Anushka Halve Film Companion 12/12/2023
Mendez orchestrates the audacious plan to hoodwink Iranian authorities by posing as a film crew, ingeniously paving the way for the American diplomats to secure safe passage out of the country. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/27/2023
Lines of historic moments are blurred in Ben Affleck’s dramatization of the rescue of diplomats during the Tehran hostage crisis of 1979. But who’s complaining? (Argo) is an extremely rewatchable movie. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/23/2022
4/4
Affleck has not only reminded us that his best performances come when he’s in control, but that he’s also a considerable force behind the camera. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Renaldo D @RT30888824 Jul 27 Amazing—great performances and script. See more Mike M @Mike92LA Jun 30 One of the best spy movies ever made See more Steve B @RT89879247 May 9 Fantastic movie..Trump should be dragged into a screen room and be forced to watch what real friendship and decency between allies means.. See more Levi J @Lev77 Apr 5 Amazing, suspenseful movie based on a true story with a great cast, screenplay, and stunning editing! See more Jace E @thefilmguy Mar 30 There is a powerful force felt throughout this film that is simply captivating. Ben Affleck is a rock, the script is tight and the tension is palpable the entire 120 minutes. Best Character: Tony Best Quote: "This is the best bad idea we have, sir. By far." - Jack Best Scene: Leaving Iran Best Piece of Score: "The Mission" See more Tyler P. @TylerPhoenixMD Mar 22 Star studded cast that almost look identical to the real persons. Amazing acting, action and suspense. A real tragedy filmed very well! See more Read all reviews
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Ben Affleck

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Ben Affleck

Tony Mendez

Bryan Cranston

Jack O'Donnell

Alan Arkin

Lester Siegel

John Goodman

John Chambers

Victor Garber

Ken Taylor

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Synopsis On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.
Director
Ben Affleck
Producer
Grant Heslov, George Clooney
Screenwriter
Chris Terrio
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Smokehouse Pictures, Warner Bros., GK Films, Smoke House
Rating
R (Some Violent Images|Language)
Genre
History, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 12, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$136.0M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
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