# 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)

> Six security contractors fight through a chaotic night of armed attacks to defend an American diplomatic compound in Benghazi.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/183978

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: War, History, Drama
- Director: Michael Bay
- Cast: John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Dominic Fumusa, Max Martini, Pablo Schreiber, Matt Letscher, Alexia Barlier, David Costabile
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4172430/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: intense, gritty, patriotic, action movie night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

In the chaos of a war-torn city, a small group of heroes stands against overwhelming odds to protect what matters most.

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