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Argo

Argo

Drama · Thriller · 2012

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.

Movie details

Argo

“The movie was fake. The mission was real.”

2012 Drama · Thriller 2h 0m

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

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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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Argo?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ben Affleck

Written by

Chris Terrio

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

Court is in session

Put Argo on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.