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Argo

2012·Movie·R·120 min·7.3(8,979)

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.

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JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon 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
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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

Ben Affleck

Tony Mendez

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Jack O'Donnell

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Lester Siegel

John Goodman

John Goodman

John Chambers

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Ken Taylor

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Bob Anders

Clea DuVall

Clea DuVall

Cora Lijek

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

Joe Stafford

Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Lee Schatz

Christopher Denham

Christopher Denham

Mark Lijek

Kerry Bishé

Kerry Bishé

Kathy Stafford

Kyle Chandler

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.

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