13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.
Critics Sentiment
Mortar attack kills Woods and Doherty while wounding others
Silva learns his wife is pregnant while preparing for duty
The film jumps from quiet character moments to intense combat when the compound attack begins, with scores rising from 6.5 to 8.2.
The film builds steadily from character establishment through mounting tension to explosive combat sequences that reviewers universally praised for their intensity and authenticity. Critics consistently highlighted Bay's restraint and realistic approach to the action, with the mortar attack climax representing the emotional and dramatic peak. While some found the opening act lengthy, the combat sequences and respectful treatment of the heroes' sacrifice earned widespread critical appreciation.
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John Krasinski
Jack Silva
James Badge Dale
Tyrone 'Rone' Woods
Dominic Fumusa
John 'Tig' Tiegen
Max Martini
Mark 'Oz' Geist
Pablo Schreiber
Kris 'Tanto' Paronto
Matt Letscher
Chris Stevens
Alexia Barlier
Sona Jillani
David Costabile
Bob
David Denman
Dave 'Boon' Benton
Payman Maadi
Amahl
Toby Stephens
Glen 'Bub' Doherty
Demetrius Grosse
DS Agent Dave Ubben
David Giuntoli
DS Scott Wickland
Freddie Stroma
Brit Vayner
Chris Dingli
Sean Smith
David Furr
DS Alec
Wrenn Schmidt
Becky Silva
Ivy George
Emily Silva
Julia Butters
Beverly Silva
Ben Youcef
Azaan
Crew
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