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ACTION . 2018 . 1h 49m . English . 6.3/10

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"Beirut, 1982: The Paris of the Middle East Was Burning"

In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.

Director Brad Anderson
Starring Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Shea Whigham
Box Office $7.5M
6.3/10
Rating
$7.5M
Box Office
1h 49m
Runtime
2018
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Beirut, 1982: The Paris of the Middle East Was Burning

In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director
Beirut was directed by Brad Anderson.
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Cast
Jon Hamm stars as Mason Skiles in Beirut.
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Year context
Beirut was released 8 years ago in 2018.
Beirut is a Action, Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

CREW

Director
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BOX OFFICE

$7.5M
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STUDIOS (1)

Radar Pictures

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (590 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$7,509,436
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Beirut about?
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.
How long is Beirut?
Beirut has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed Beirut?
Beirut was directed by Brad Anderson.
Who stars in Beirut?
The cast of Beirut includes Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Shea Whigham, Dean Norris, Mark Pellegrino.
How much did Beirut make at the box office?
Beirut earned $7,509,436 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Beirut?
Beirut has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 590 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Thriller Drama

KEYWORDS (7)

palestinian-israeli conflict middle east hostage 1970s terrorism arab 1980s
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