

Argo
“The movie was fake. The mission was real.”
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.
Where to watch Argo in United States
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Where is Argo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Argo
Argo is a 2012 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Ben Affleck. The cast is led by Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 9000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Argo was produced by GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Smokehouse Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $232 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ben Affleck
- Writers
- Chris Terrio
- Release date
- October 11, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $232 million
- Production
- GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures
Argo cast & crew
Argo was directed by Ben Affleck and written by Chris Terrio.
The cast features Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez, Bryan Cranston as Jack O'Donnell, Alan Arkin as Lester Siegel, John Goodman as John Chambers, Victor Garber as Ken Taylor, and Tate Donovan as Bob Anders.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by George Clooney and Nina Wolarsky.
Is Argo worth watching?
Argo holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 8,979 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Argo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Argo
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Cast of Argo

Ben Affleck
Tony Mendez

Bryan Cranston
Jack O'Donnell

Alan Arkin
Lester Siegel

John Goodman
John Chambers

Victor Garber
Ken Taylor

Tate Donovan
Bob Anders

Clea DuVall
Cora Lijek

Scoot McNairy
Joe Stafford

Rory Cochrane
Lee Schatz

Christopher Denham
Mark Lijek

Kerry Bishé
Kathy Stafford

Kyle Chandler
Hamilton Jordan
Argo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Argo in United States?
Argo is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Argo in?
Argo is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, German, Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Argo?
Argo runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Argo rated?
Argo is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 8,979 ratings.











