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Argo

2012 · 2h · Drama · Thriller

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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 th…

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WHAT 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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85/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITAs 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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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a relationship-driven story with romance at its center
02A fuller 120-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.3/10 TMDB audience score across 9,165 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Argo?

Argo belongs in your night if you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a fuller 120-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle
02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01you are not looking for a relationship-centered movie
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you want something less character- or drama-driven

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Ben Affleck portrait
Ben AffleckDirector
Ben Affleck portrait
Ben AffleckTony Mendez
Bryan Cranston portrait
Bryan CranstonJack O'Donnell
Alan Arkin portrait
Alan ArkinLester Siegel
John Goodman portrait
John GoodmanJohn Chambers
Victor Garber portrait
Victor GarberKen Taylor
Tate Donovan portrait
Tate DonovanBob Anders
Clea DuVall portrait
Clea DuVallCora Lijek
Scoot McNairy portrait
Scoot McNairyJoe Stafford
Rory Cochrane portrait
Rory CochraneLee Schatz