Plot
Libya, 2012. At an unofficial CIA base in Benghazi a group of ex-military contractors are providing security. In the aftermath of Gaddafi's downfall a power vacuum exists and the climate is volatile. Military weapons are freely available. The US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, makes a visit to the area, staying in a compound near the CIA base. On the night of 11 September, 2012, the Ambassador's compound is attacked by hordes of heavily armed locals. The only forces willing and able to defend it are six CIA contractors.
Written by
Chuck Hogan, Mitchell Zuckoff
Directed by
Michael Bay
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Dune Films, Latina Pictures, Bay Films, 3 Arts Entertainment, Paramount
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
169,969
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA