Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- campy
- irreverent
- movie night
- action marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the meta-fictional premise and charismatic cast appealing but judged the lengthy, twist-heavy spy comedy unfocused and overdependent on CGI action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elly's spy novels begin mirroring real-world events while she is writing them, making authorship part of the espionage conflict.
Reclusive novelist Elly Conway is pulled from her isolated writing life into an international spy crisis resembling her books.
The film combines absurd espionage premises, charismatic comic performances, elaborate action set pieces, and exaggerated genre styling.
Reviews specifically identify the film's numerous plot twists and ever-shifting espionage intrigue as central structural features.
Films like Argylle, and why
Kingsman: The Secret Service
campy spy action, elaborate set pieces, comic tonal shifts, and playful genre self-awareness
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
meta-fictional espionage, escalating conspiracies, stylish action, and heightened comedy
The 39 Steps
ordinary protagonist drawn into international espionage through a comic fish-out-of-water premise
The Lost City
writer-centered reality-versus-fiction conceit combined with fast-moving spy intrigue and absurdist humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Release Date
- 2024-01-31
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (1846)
Cast
- Henry Cavill
- Bryce Dallas Howard
- Sam Rockwell
- Bryan Cranston
- Catherine O'Hara
- Sofia Boutella
- Dua Lipa
- Ariana DeBose
- John Cena
- Samuel L. Jackson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Argylle about?
- A secluded spy novelist is thrust into a flamboyant international conspiracy when her fictional plots begin predicting reality.
- What is Argylle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Argylle as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Argylle violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Argylle as moderate.
- What did critics think of Argylle?
- Critics generally found the meta-fictional premise and charismatic cast appealing but judged the lengthy, twist-heavy spy comedy unfocused and overdependent on CGI action.
- Which films are like Argylle?
- Films with a similar feel include Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The 39 Steps, and The Lost City.
- How long is Argylle?
- Argylle runs 139 minutes.
- Where can I watch Argylle?
- In United States, Argylle streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
