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6 Days

6 Days

Action · Drama · History · 2017

London, England, April 1980. Six terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran and take hostages. For six days, tense negotiations are held while the authorities decide whether a military squad should intervene.

Movie details

6 Days

“In the face of terror, a nation will show its strength”

2017 Action · Drama · History 1h 35m

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6.0 / 10

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London, England, April 1980. Six terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran and take hostages. For six days, tense negotiations are held while the authorities decide whether a military squad should intervene.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Toa Fraser

Written by

Glenn Standring

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

LCpl. Rusty Firmin

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Max Vernon

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Kate Adie

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

John Dellow

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

William Whitelaw

Ben Turner

Ben Turner

Salim

Emun Elliott

Emun Elliott

Roy

Court is in session

Put 6 Days on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.