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6 Days
2017 95 min New Zealand, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.1
Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Director: Toa Fraser
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Description
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.
Budget:
$1.5M
Starring
Jamie Bell
Actor
Mark Strong
Actor
Abbie Cornish
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
6 Days is a restrained, documentary-style reconstruction of the 1980 Iranian embassy siege that prioritizes historical accuracy over cinematic spectacle. While praised for its avoidance of traditional heroics and its commitment to procedural realism, the film is often criticized for its sterile narrative approach and flat, television-like execution.
| Originality | The film earns respect for its refusal to rely on Hollywood-style heroics or exaggerated action tropes. | |
| Production | The production design and reconstruction of events successfully mirror the historical reality of the 1980 siege. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers solid performances despite some characters feeling confined by limited scripting. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from a lack of vitality, resulting in a clinical and emotionally sterile experience. | |
| Pacing | The film’s slow, deliberate pacing is appreciated by those seeking an unvarnished chronicle but perceived as predictable and unengaging by others. | |
| Direction | The visual presentation and overall direction feel closer to a standard television production than a compelling cinematic feature. |