Argo

2012 · directed by Ben Affleck

Rating

86/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Oscar Winner

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.

Argo (2012), directed by Ben Affleck, rates 86/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Ben Affleck
• Bryan Cranston
• Alan Arkin
• John Goodman
• Victor Garber
• Tate Donovan
• Clea DuVall
• Scoot McNairy
• Rory Cochrane
• Christopher Denham

Crew

• Rodrigo Prieto — Director of Photography
• William Goldenberg — Editor
• Alexandre Desplat — Original Music Composer
• Chris Terrio — Screenplay

More from Ben Affleck

1. Gone Baby Gone (2007) — 78/100
2. The Town (2010) — 77/100
3. Air (2023) — 77/100
4. Animals (2026) — 70/100
5. Live by Night (2016) — 55/100

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