Beirut (2018)

Set during the Lebanese Civil War in 1982, the movie centers on Mason Skiles, a former U.S. diplomat who returns to Beirut to negotiate a hostage swap after leaving the city tragically ten years earlier. The film explores themes of personal loss, betrayal, and the complex political landscape of Beirut, as Skiles navigates both his past and the dangerous present.

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Length: 1h 50m
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
This Title is: Gripping, Tense

Cast

Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Shea Whigham, Mark Pellegrino, Dean Norris

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – Includes scenes of violence and language.

Trivia

• The film was originally titled “High Wire Act” before being released as “Beirut.”
• Principal photography for “Beirut” was conducted in Morocco, despite the film’s setting in Lebanon.
• Beirut was released in U.S. theaters on April 11, 2018, and had a total worldwide gross of approximately $7.5 million.

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Our Review

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Beirut delivers a tense and engaging thriller that effectively captures the complex political and social turmoil of 1980s Lebanon. Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike deliver compelling performances that anchor the film’s dramatic tension and help illustrate the personal and broader geopolitical stakes at play. While the film offers a solid plot and strong central performances, some critics have noted that it simplifies the political complexities of the period.