
Argo(2012)
“The movie was fake. The mission was real.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ben Affleck
Studio
GK Films
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$232M
Cast

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

Tate Donovan
as Bob Anders

Clea DuVall
as Cora Lijek

Scoot McNairy
as Joe Stafford

Rory Cochrane
as Lee Schatz

Christopher Denham
as Mark Lijek

Kerry Bishé
as Kathy Stafford

Kyle Chandler
as Hamilton Jordan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$232M
Production Companies
GK Films • Warner Bros. Pictures • Smokehouse Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Argo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Argo (2012).
What is Argo about?▼
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.
Who directed Argo?▼
Argo was directed by Ben Affleck and released in 2012. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Argo?▼
Argo has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Argo?▼
The cast of Argo includes 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 more.
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