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Argo is an drama movie directed by Ben Affleck and starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman and Victor Garber. The movie was written by Chris Terrio (screenplay by), Tony Mendez (based on a selection from “The Master of Disguise” by) (as Antonio J. Mendez). The film has a $45 million budget with a 120-minute running time. Argo currently has a 7.7 IMDb rating, based on 519188 and 86 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated R.
Argo release date
When does Argo come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for Argo (2012)is October 12, 2012.
When will Argo be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
Argo DVD/Blu-ray release date is Tuesday, February 19, 2013. The estimated DVD release date is February 2013. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in February 2013. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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Argo budget
How much did Argo cost to make?
$44,500,000 budget
The movie cost $45 million to make.
Argo rating
R Rated
Argo is rated R. R stands for ‘Restricted’, which means children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardian. The movie contains some adult material and parents are urged to learn more about the movie.
Argo reviews
7.7 IMDb 86 Metascore
The movie currently has a 7.7 of out 10 IMDb rating and 86 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
Argo trailer
Argo plot summary
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.
Synopsis from IMDb – Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
Argo cast
Who is in Argo?
Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez | |
Bryan Cranston as Jack O’Donnell | |
Alan Arkin as Lester Siegel | |
John Goodman as John Chambers | |
Victor Garber as Ken Taylor |
Argo box Office
How much did Argo make?
$232,324,128 worldwide
The film has made over $232 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
Argo details
Theatrical Release Date: | October 12, 2012 |
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | February 19, 2013 |
Film Budget: | $45 million |
Box Office: | $232 million |
Length: | 120 minutes |
Genre: | Drama, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Argo facts
How long is Argo?
The movie is 120 minutes long (2 hours).
What year did Argo come out?
The movie is out on October 12, 2012. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Ben Affleck plays as Tony Mendez.
Who is the director of Argo?
Ben Affleck directed the movie.
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