6 Days

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6 Days

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Released Aug 18, 2017

1h 34m

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Mystery & Thriller

History

Drama

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In April 1980, gunmen storm the Iranian Embassy in London. Highly trained SAS operatives prepare a counterattack, hoping to end the hostage situation in one swift blow.

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6 Days effectively unravels its fact-based tale in the form of a taut -- albeit unambitious -- thriller that captures its era with a minimum of flair.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

Bell is terrific - a combination of cocky swagger and perfect focus ...

Rated: 3/5

Nov 3, 2017

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

There is a payoff here, even if the film does come across like an oddly nostalgic ode to the hard-line stance of Britain's 'Iron Lady', Margaret Thatcher.

Oct 10, 2017

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

For the most part, the results are pleasing and unexpectedly thoughtful.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2017

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Kate Rodger

Newshub (NZ)

If not entirely compelling, 6 Days gives us a little to chew on from several different perspectives of these well-known events.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 7, 2019

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Tori Brazier

One Room With A View

It's a shame that the story is rather bogged down by a sagging script and only basic character sketches.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 21, 2019

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Matt Hudson

What I Watched Tonight

6 Days felt unfortunately like 6 months.

Rated: 5.5/10

Oct 11, 2018

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Rob L

Shockingly bad film, literally made stuff up like killing one of the terrorists on the stairs. The actress who played Kate Adie was appalling

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Julia C

Good film, well acted and well paced. Gives background information to a story that many of us thought we were familiar with.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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I really enjoyed it- edge of your seat stuff made all the better knowing it is real Great acting on the part of Max and all the SAS crew

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Jason N

Although it is not your typical action movie it is as real and dirty as can be. The raw story of what it truly takes to be the first and original counter-terrorist organization as it truly occured was beautifully done. The SAS and their actions during the Iranian Embassy Crisis saved lives. It isn't meant to be a shoot-em-up action thriller but it does an amazing job of being closer to a reenactment of real life events.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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Glenn C

An enjoyable movie. Strong characters and an interesting insight into Britain under Margaret Thatcher. The style of the cinematography and the script takes you back to the early 80s and the way the governments had to develop their and adapt their responses to a range of international threats, such as hijackings, bombings and hostage situations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Andre G

That movie could have been so much more.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/12/23

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Synopsis

In April 1980, gunmen storm the Iranian Embassy in London. Highly trained SAS operatives prepare a counterattack, hoping to end the hostage situation in one swift blow.

Director: Toa Fraser
Producer: Matthew Metcalfe
Screenwriter: Glenn Standring
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: General Film Corporation
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 18, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m

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