In 1979, as the Iranian Revolution reaches a boiling point and militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, six American diplomats slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador.
With time running out and the threat of discovery carrying a death sentence, CIA exfiltration expert Tony Mendez devises a wildly unorthodox rescue plan: mount a fake Hollywood sci-fi production, travel to Iran, and smuggle the diplomats out disguised as a scouting crew for a fake movie called Argo.
The reason this tension-fueled political thriller works so brilliantly is how Ben Affleck masterfully balances nail-biting suspense with sharp, cynical Hollywood satire, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats despite knowing how the history turns out. Anchored by a stellar ensemble cast, it is a smart, fast-paced race against the clock that turns an unbelievable true story into pure cinematic adrenaline.
From the nerve-wracking security checkpoints at the Tehran airport to the razor-thin margins of escape, this Best Picture winner delivers an unforgettable masterclass in ticking-clock tension.
Biography, Drama, Thriller
United Kingdom, United States (English, Persian, German, Arabic) 120 Min
