Argo (2012)
English and Persian political thriller film directed by Ben Affleck
Argo has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). The English film released on 31 August 2012. It is directed by Ben Affleck and stars Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and Alan Arkin.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ben Affleck
- Cast
- Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Michael Cassidy, Clea DuVall, Rory Cochrane, Tate Donovan, Kerry Bishé, Kyle Chandler, Bob Gunton
- Cinematography
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Editing
- William Goldenberg
- Music
- Alexandre Desplat
- Written by
- Chris Terrio, Joshuah Bearman, Tony Mendez
- Produced by
- Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney
- Production
- GK Films, Smokehouse Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $44.5 million
- Box office
- $232.3 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Picture; César Award for Best Foreign Film; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; BAFTA Award for Best Film; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films and 1 more
- Set in
- Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Tehran, Istanbul
- Filmed in
- Istanbul, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Virginia
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 31 August 2012
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Argo?
Argo has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did Argo release?
Argo released on 31 August 2012.
Who directed Argo?
Argo is directed by Ben Affleck.
Who is in the cast of Argo?
The cast of Argo includes Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber and Michael Cassidy.
Where can I watch Argo online?
Argo streams on Netflix.
How much did Argo earn at the box office?
Argo grossed $232.3 million on a budget of $44.5 million.
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