Argo
Seen it?2012 | 120 min | Drama, Thriller
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 3 Oscars, audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing. Won 1 BAFTA: Best Film. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$232 million worldwide on a $45 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Affleck
- Ben AffleckTony Mendez
- Bryan CranstonJack O'Donnell
- Alan ArkinLester Siegel
- John GoodmanJohn Chambers
- Victor GarberKen Taylor
- Tate DonovanBob Anders
- Clea DuVallCora Lijek
- Scoot McNairyJoe Stafford
- Rory CochraneLee Schatz
- Christopher DenhamMark Lijek