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Movie Info

Release Date: October 11, 2012
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Drama Thriller
Budget: $44,500,000
Revenue: $232,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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96%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
8,856 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
665,000 votes
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Argo

2012

"One mission, countless lives hanging in the balance."

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Drama Thriller 120 min 7.7/10

Awards & Recognition

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3 Wins
2 Nominations
5 Total
SAG Awards
2
Oscars
1 1 nom.
BAFTA
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2013 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Chris Messina Winner
2013 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Alan Arkin Winner
2013 Oscars Best Picture George Clooney Winner
2013 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Alan Arkin Nominated
2013 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Alan Arkin Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2013 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Chris Messina
2013 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Alan Arkin
2013 Oscars Best Picture George Clooney
Year Festival Category Winner
2013 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Alan Arkin
2013 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Alan Arkin

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $44,500,000
Revenue: $232,300,000
Profit $187,800,000
ROI +422% (5.2x)

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Keywords

#biography 196 #husband wife relationship 105 #1980s 69 #central intelligence agency (cia) 52 #political thriller 19 #factual 16 #revolution 12 #american abroad 9 #press conference 4 #langley virginia 3 #intelligence agent 2 #extraction 1 #iran hostage crisis 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Argo

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  • The film features a notable cameo by actor Michael Parks, who plays a small but pivotal role as a CIA officer, showcasing the film's commitment to utilizing a range of talented actors.

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  • In one scene, the film pays homage to classic science fiction by featuring a poster of 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes,' which was released in 1973 and adds to the period authenticity.

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  • During a sequence where the characters are shown preparing for their escape, a prop newspaper incorrectly states the date as January 1979 instead of the correct month, which can confuse viewers about the timeline.

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  • Alan Arkin's character, John Chambers, is based on a real-life makeup artist who assisted in creating the fake movie production to help with the CIA's plan, illustrating the intertwining of Hollywood and espionage.

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  • The tense soundtrack of 'Argo' was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who incorporated a blend of orchestral elements and electronic sounds to enhance the film's thriller aspects.

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  • The film's use of archival footage from the Iranian Revolution adds a layer of realism, blending real historical events with dramatized retelling, further emphasizing the gravity of the situation faced by the characters.

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