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Beirut

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In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
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Beirut tells a complex, tightly plotted tale of international intrigue, further elevated by strong central performances from Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike.

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Robert Daniels 812filmreviews But while the philosophy of Beirut is lacking, the film is generally entertaining. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Demetrios Matheou London Evening Standard Tony Gilroy's script is intricate and intelligent, with an appropriately cynical view of US foreign relations. And Hamm makes hay with his best role since Mad Men. Rated: 4/5 Aug 20, 2018 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) An enjoyably pacey spy picture, unfolding against the backdrop of a country that has imploded. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2018 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Responsible for penning the likes of Michael Clayton and the Matt Damon Bourne series, writer Tony Gilroy adds more intrigue to his resume with this tense drama. Rated: 3/4 Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Allows Hamm's now trademarked Damaged Man Routine(TM) to stay front and centre. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 4, 2021 Full Review Jason Fraley WTOP (Washington, D.C.) After years as Don Draper, Jon Hamm shows a new side as a U.S. diplomat in Tony Gilroy's intricate political thriller. Rated: 3/4 Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member An interesting movie that while not true, does have some definite realism to it. It is interesting to see how some different countries work together and try to work each other to reach their goals. This is worth the watch if you are into war movies that focus on intel and relationships between countries. Hamm and Pike are good. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/02/24 Full Review John B Good action movie with a great cast that puts you in the middle of a war torn country and the political battles that go on among friends & families in desperate times. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/25/23 Full Review Gareth v A clever thriller that has it's flaws but is carried by the perfectly cast Hamm. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review mark d Definitely a bit Le Carre, tropes all over the place.. Gilroy wrote it '91 and i feel it would have been better if I hadn't seen Homeland, The Little Drummer Girl and The Bourne films..However the atmosphere, the sense of a world gone to hell and the even handed telling of history combined with a solid performance from Hamm..I really liked it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/23 Full Review georgan g A bit too long & complicated for me. This had good acting & writing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review jelisije j A very good straight forward movie about a broken man who must return to the country that gave him his best and worst memories in life and must forgo all of that to save the life of his best friend in the volcanic political headache of Beirut. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
Director
Brad Anderson
Producer
Mike Weber, Tony Gilroy, Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson, Ted Field
Screenwriter
Tony Gilroy
Distributor
Bleecker Street Media
Production Co
Radar Pictures, ShivHans Pictures
Rating
R (Language|A Brief Nude Image|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 11, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 19, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.0M
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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