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Argo

22nd March 2012
2h
Ben Affleck

Argo is a 2012 Oscar and BAFTA winning Drama Thriller film released on 22nd March; Ben Affleck directed the film which stars Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, and John Goodman. The film is based on a true story. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $187,825,503 on its budget.

MetaCritic
86
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
IMDb
7.7

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.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 7:28pm.

Cast (117)

Ben Affleck's profile Ben Affleck
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Bryan Cranston's profile Bryan Cranston
Age at Filming ≈ 55
John Goodman's profile John Goodman
Age at Filming ≈ 59
Bob Gunton's profile Bob Gunton
Age at Filming ≈ 66
Scoot McNairy's profile Scoot McNairy
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Kyle Chandler's profile Kyle Chandler
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Zeljko Ivanek's profile Zeljko Ivanek
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Adrienne Barbeau's profile Adrienne Barbeau
Age at Filming ≈ 66
Alan Arkin's profile Alan Arkin
Age at Filming ≈ 77
Philip Baker Hall's profile Philip Baker Hall
Age at Filming ≈ 80
Richard Kind's profile Richard Kind
Age at Filming ≈ 55
Victor Garber's profile Victor Garber
Age at Filming ≈ 62
Clea DuVall's profile Clea DuVall
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Michael Parks's profile Michael Parks
Age at Filming ≈ 71
Tate Donovan's profile Tate Donovan
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Chris Messina's profile Chris Messina
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Titus Welliver's profile Titus Welliver
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Michael Chieffo's profile Michael Chieffo
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Rory Cochrane's profile Rory Cochrane
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Barry Livingston's profile Barry Livingston
Age at Filming ≈ 58
Matt McColm's profile Matt McColm
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Keith Szarabajka's profile Keith Szarabajka
Age at Filming ≈ 59
Matthew Glave's profile Matthew Glave
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Nelson Franklin's profile Nelson Franklin
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Bill Blair's profile Bill Blair
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Cas Anvar's profile Cas Anvar
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Mark Rhino Smith's profile Mark Rhino Smith
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Christopher Denham's profile Christopher Denham
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Jamie McShane's profile Jamie McShane
Age at Filming ≈ 47
David Sullivan's profile David Sullivan
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Kerry Bishé's profile Kerry Bishé
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Sheila Vand's profile Sheila Vand
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Richard Dillane's profile Richard Dillane
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Michael Cassidy's profile Michael Cassidy
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Omid Abtahi's profile Omid Abtahi
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Tim Quill's profile Tim Quill
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Jimmy Carter's profile Jimmy Carter
Age at Filming ≈ 87
Matt Nolan's profile Matt Nolan
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Larry Sullivan's profile Larry Sullivan
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Fahim Fazli's profile Fahim Fazli
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Taylor Schilling's profile Taylor Schilling
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Victor McCay
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Scott Anthony Leet
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Tom Lenk's profile Tom Lenk
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Lindsey Ginter
Age at Filming ≈ 61
John Boyd's profile John Boyd
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Scott Elrod's profile Scott Elrod
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Joseph S. Griffo
Age at Filming ≈ 59
Bobby Naderi's profile Bobby Naderi
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Yuriy Sardarov
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Tehmina Sunny's profile Tehmina Sunny
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Rafi Pitts
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Muhammed Cangören
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Alex Schemmer
Age at Filming ≈ 30

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Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 1:17pm

Production Companies

GK Films Smoke House Pictures

Argo Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

7% 20-29
10% 30-39
13% 40-49
8% 50-59
5% 60-69
2% 70-79
2% 80-89
54% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

17% Female
83% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

Argo FAQ

When was Argo released?

Argo was released on Thursday March 22nd, 2012.

Is Argo Based on a True Story?

Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Argo?

The lead role is played by Ben Affleck.

How much did Argo cost to make?

The budget was $44,500,000.

How much money did Argo make?

The worldwide revenue was $232,325,503.

Is Argo on Netflix?

No, Argo is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Argo on Amazon Prime?

No, Argo is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Argo on Disney Plus?

No, Argo is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States