Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
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- Christopher HirschJanuary 27, 2026Excellent film. Argo, a one legged transgender transfem ((she/it/what?) goes on a voyage to Iran in the 1970s. Not-Hispanic Hispanic Ben Afleck saves the day to help some queer spies with the help of Argo. I don’t usually like musicals, but the music from this film moved me to tears. Soundtrack features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Ervo, a man who identifies as a plant, and Cher.
- lauterzeroDecember 10, 2025this movie is so peak
- CubaneJuly 26, 2026While some factual details are fudged a bit for the movie, the history is surprisingly similar. Yeah, the Iranians actually fell for it. Just goes to show the CIA can bet it all on 13 black enough times and eventually it'll hit.
- Allan VietmeierMay 31, 2026One of the best Ben Affleck movies of all time. Great story about how our government is suppose to function.
- rbutler6285May 15, 2026Great historical movie.
- jMacApril 10, 2026great movie! it was great to see american politicians, speaking highly about Canada!
- Adam JohnstonMarch 25, 2026Very good , believable, thrilling in its own way. What happened to the other embassy staff though ? Unluggy I guess…
- flavo43November 23, 2025Argo is one of those films that proves the old saying: truth can absolutely be stranger than science fiction. Instead of high-tech gadgets or thrilling shootouts, it shines a spotlight on the quieter, more creative side of espionage—the kind that relies on planning, nerve, and a bit of Hollywood magic. The idea that the CIA orchestrates coups in one office while, next door, another team is organizing an impossible rescue of American hostages using a fake movie production is both absurd and completely true. That’s what makes the story so fascinating. Ben Affleck does a great job bringing this unlikely operation to life, balancing tension, humour, and historical detail with a steady hand. The cast, including a wonderfully sardonic Alan Arkin and John Goodman, adds heart and levity without undercutting the stakes. Argo manages to be gripping, smart, and surprisingly entertaining—a testament to how remarkable real covert work can be when stripped of cliché.
- Nathan MagretaJanuary 27, 2026Such an intense film with great acting, an amazing director, and an unbelievable true story that it makes seem so realistic.
- Taneem958October 22, 2025One of the best movie hollywood ever produced!
- zaqcaponeOctober 19, 2025Can’t believe this won best picture over Django Unchained. Great story and good movie but Django is miles better.
- Roberto HernandoOctober 18, 2025Orange TV
- JeffOctober 14, 2025Argo is a really fun movie that, yeah, fine, it takes liberties with the source material, sure. But it does so in the interest of making a tighter, more entertaining thing. It's thrilling in the right spots but isn't afraid to occasionally remind you of the comedy inherent to this ridiculous (but at least partially true) operation.
- mickerdooJuly 2, 2025Tense, cool and creative. Incredible true story of an outlandish idea that actually worked. Stressful. Great cast and performances.
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Argo was released on October 11, 2012.
Argo was directed by Ben Affleck.
Argo has a runtime of 2h.
Argo was produced by Grant Heslov, George Clooney, Ben Affleck.
Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
The key characters in Argo are Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck), Jack O'Donnell (Bryan Cranston), Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin).
Argo is rated R.
Argo is a Biography, Drama, History film.
Argo has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.
Argo had a budget of $44.5M.
Argo has made $232.3M at the box office.