6 Days
6 Days

6 Days

2017Movie95 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users70%
Director: Toa FraserGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller, History

Plot Summary

In April 1980, armed gunmen stormed the Iranian Embassy in London, taking 26 hostages. Over the next six days, a tense standoff unfolded, culminating in a dramatic raid by the British SAS.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its tense atmosphere and action sequences, though some found the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its realistic portrayal of the SAS operation and suspenseful build-up.
  • Criticized for a somewhat thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Appreciated for its historical accuracy in depicting the siege.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a gripping and well-executed thriller, with many commending the action and historical depiction, although some wished for deeper character arcs.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in New Zealand, with the exterior of the Iranian Embassy being a purpose-built set at the Stoneleighs estate in Wellington.

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Reno

Reno

**A week of middle-east circus in London!** The 1980 London terror attack. Those days are just the beginning of this new terrorism culture of middle-east. By the way, why should the world care about if one terror seeking just from anothe...
Gimly

Gimly

More _Zero Dark Thirty_ than _13 Hours_, but not able to climb to the heights that Kathryn Bigelow did on that. Not surprising, when you don't have a Kathryn Bigelow of your own, but still, _6 Days_ is not going to rock the genre. _Final...