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Argylle

Argylle

Action · Adventure · Comedy · 2024

When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.

Movie details

Argylle

“The greater the spy, the bigger the lie.”

2024 Action · Adventure · Comedy 2h 19m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

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When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Matthew Vaughn

Written by

Jason Fuchs

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Argylle

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard

Elly Conway

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Aidan Wilde

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Director Ritter

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Ruth

Sofia Boutella

Sofia Boutella

Saba Al-Badr

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa

Lagrange

Court is in session

Put Argylle 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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