Beirut

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Beirut

R

2018

1h 49m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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But while the philosophy of Beirut is lacking, the film is generally entertaining.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 27, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie! Excellent acting. Hamm is very good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Audience Member

This movie is a masterclass in story weaving and using historical events accurately to tell a compelling story. Some may say the movie moves too slow, but I strongly disagree, The acting and pacing is excellent. Jon Hamm is an excellent protaginist and point man for the storytelling of the conflcit of Mossad/Israel, the PLO, and multiple splinter groups trying to determine the fate of Lebanon. The story covers about 12 years from Beruit Lebanon being a desert oasis to a war-torn flash point in the Middle East. The movie keeps you guessing with more than a few double crosses, and sleight of hands to keep you guessing. While it has plenty of action, its more of a spy thriller. Coming in at under 2:00 hours, its a well timed "edge of your seat" thriller. Its a must see IMHO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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John H

This film moves at a snail’s pace and is not for everyone especially those who don’t have a lot of patience for complex plots this movie simply didn’t have anything to offer me

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Dallas H

Writer Tony Gilroy has a knack for writing scripts with a main character getting cornered in a stressful situation and then knocking them around for a bit. Most of his scripts have been the foundation for many solid films. I liked this movie, Beirut. However, this movie feels more like a chapter in an ongoing primer about the political turmoil in the region. Even so, I will still come back to re-watch this movie a second time at some point later.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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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

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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

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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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