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Argo
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ben Affleck. With Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs 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 th…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Argo.
MoviHero lists October 11, 2012 as the release date for Argo. Ben Affleck is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez, Bryan Cranston as Jack O'Donnell, Alan Arkin as Lester Siegel, John Goodman as John Chambers. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 2012
GenresDrama · Thriller
Runtime2h
DirectorBen Affleck
CastBen Affleck as Tony Mendez, Bryan Cranston as Jack O'Donnell, Alan Arkin as Lester Siegel, John Goodman as John Chambers
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Argo right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Argo runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 9,303 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Argo
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Viewer reaction
“Argo is undoubtedly one of the most intense cinematic experiences I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing.”
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“Nowhere near best picture worthy, but truly excellent suspense building.”
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“I think there really is no other way to say this and please excuse my english.”
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“Surprisingly winner of the Oscar award for the best movie.”
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“grave doubts about the operation themselves. This is a good movie although the context of the movie is a rather sad one. It is definitely…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“If I'm going to make a fake movie, it's going to be a fake hit.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJack O'DonnellJack O'Donnell appears in Argo (2012).Open character guide otherJohn ChambersJohn Chambers appears in Argo (2012).Open character guide otherLester SiegelLester Siegel appears in Argo (2012).Open character guide otherKen TaylorKen Taylor appears in Argo (2012).Open character guide otherTony MendezTony Mendez appears in Argo (2012).Open character guide
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