13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

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2016

2h 24m

War

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.

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Critics Consensus

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a comparatively mature and restrained effort from Michael Bay, albeit one that can't quite boast the impact its fact-based story deserves.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

08/16/2016

2/4

The emotional component is cheapened, at least partially, inserting a level of bad taste into the proceedings I found difficult to get past.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

06/12/2016

2/4

Makes American Sniper look positively pacifist by comparison.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

04/27/2016

Punishingly paced, flimsily constructed, and tackily executed, with the subtlety and panache of a third-rate 1930s melodrama.

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

06/17/2024

B

13 Hours is proof that if Michael Bay wants to take something seriously, he does have the skill to do so.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

09/04/2023

1/5

Michael Bay's film cannot help itself from taking brotherhood-fueled sides and blow everything up.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/25/2022

3.5/5

Despite its flaws, I still found myself glued to the story...

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Downriver R

@Downriver Jan 31

This movie was outstanding. One of the best war type movies of all time. It's right up there with lone survivor and we were soldiers. This is how you no you can't trust rotten tomatoes cus this movie has a green splat and it should be fresh. All star cast all star acting great gun scenes. Great story Great ending.

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Leonardo W

@Leonardo2026OFICIAL Jan 19

Esse Filme de Ação é muito bom, esse Filme de Ação retrata realmente uma Guerra Super REALISTA de Tiro, Porrada e Bomba, a Trilha Sonora também e muito Épica, muito Tensa e de se arrepiar todo e eu gosto muito da Direção do Diretor de Cinema Michael Bay, para mim, ele é o meu Diretor de Cinema FAVORITO de Filmes de Ação, Tiro, Porrada e Bomba

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David C

@DavidCallahan Jan 18

Directed by Michael Bay, the film predictably takes liberties with the facts for dramatic effect. Even so, it clearly conveys Benghazi as a preventable tragedy, worsened by slow responses and overly bureaucratic communication that prioritized appearances over effectiveness. While Americans are portrayed as heroes, the film does not depict Libyans as uniformly bad. Several are shown as allies, especially the translator who risks his life to help Americans and remains to rebuild his country. I appreciated the epilogue showing the real security contractors and what became of them. Ambassador Stevens is portrayed as a kind and respected diplomat. Though there was no mass vigil of thousands, many Libyans who knew him valued his work. The image of a boy holding a "Sorry America" sign feels like artistic license, but it reflects the idea that many Libyans wanted peace and did not share the militants' views.

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Leinil T

@Nilnilnil Dec 20

A perfect movie to illustrate the lack of integrity of the RT "critics". Great movie

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Kevin G

@RT90133930 Oct 30

This is a great film. Fast paced and well acted. It is not perfect but I have watched this film more times than I can remember. It is a good evenings entertainment.

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Rich W

@RT34982557 Oct 19

Very underrated movie. Fast paced, excellent effects/sound, solid cast, and tells the griping story from the perspective of the GRS soldiers. At the end of this ride, it will leave you questioning some of your beliefs.

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Mortar Storm

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Attack on the U.S. Consulate

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Holding Off Hostiles

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - The First Wave

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Fallen Soldiers

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - They're With Us

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Welcome to Benghazi

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Wrong Turn

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Escaping the Compound

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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Official Clip - Take Out the Technical

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Synopsis

On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.

Director: Michael Bay
Producer: Erwin Stoff, Michael Bay
Screenwriter: Chuck Hogan
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: 3 Arts Entertainment, Bay Films
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Images|Strong Combat Violence)
Genre: War, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 24, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.8M
Runtime: 2h 24m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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