Argo
“The movie was fake. The mission was real.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-09
Top Cast
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Ben Affleck
Tony Mendez
Bryan Cranston
Jack O'Donnell
Alan Arkin
Lester Siegel
John Goodman
John Chambers
Victor Garber
Ken Taylor
Tate Donovan
Bob Anders
Clea DuVall
Cora Lijek
Scoot McNairy
Joe Stafford
Rory Cochrane
Lee Schatz
Christopher Denham
Mark Lijek
Kerry Bishé
Kathy Stafford
Kyle Chandler
Hamilton Jordan
Chris Messina
Malinov
Željko Ivanek
Robert Pender
Titus Welliver
Bates
Keith Szarabajka
Adam Engell
Bob Gunton
Cyrus Vance
Richard Kind
Max Klein
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 3, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$44.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$232.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.22x
+$187.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Affleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Terrio
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Argo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, German, Persian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $44.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $232.3M
- Production Studios
- GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Affleck
Chris Terrio, Tony Mendez, Joshuah Bearman
Alexandre Desplat
Rodrigo Prieto, Robby Baumgartner, Patrick Capone, David B. Nowell
William Goldenberg
George Clooney, Nina Wolarsky, Chay Carter, Ben Affleck, Grant Heslov
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Affleck
Director
Chris Terrio
Screenplay
George Clooney
Producer
Ben Affleck
Producer
William Goldenberg
Editor
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Grant Heslov
Producer
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
J.J. Perry
Stunt Coordinator
Franklin Mark Henson
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Southworth
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Argo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Argo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Argo 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.
Who directed Argo?
Argo was directed by Ben Affleck.
Who stars in Argo?
The principal cast of Argo includes Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber.
When was Argo released and how long is it?
Argo was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Argo?
Argo had a reported production budget of $44.5M and grossed $232.3M at the worldwide box office (5.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Argo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Argo was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Argo?
Argo holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).