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Aniket Shukla @aniket11
Oct 13, 2026
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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 the Canadian ambassador.
Starring:Ben Affleck,Bryan Cranston,Alan Arkin,John Goodman,Victor Garber
Featured Cast
(12 actors)
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
Key Production Crew
Director
Ben Affleck
Screenplay & Writers
Chris Terrio, Tony Mendez, Joshuah Bearman
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Original Score
Alexandre Desplat
Producers
George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Grant Heslov
Film Details
Budget$44,500,000
Box Office Revenue$232,300,000
Original Languageen
Production Studios
GK FilmsWarner Bros. PicturesSmokehouse Pictures
Keywords & Themes
#central intelligence agency (cia)#husband wife relationship#revolution#press conference#biography#american abroad#extraction#iran hostage crisis#intelligence agent#langley virginia