A CIA specialist races against time to free six Americans trapped in a gritty, suspenseful international crisis.
Tense and earnest. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Paramount+.
Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: some violence and some strong language.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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