---
title: "6 Days"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/6-days-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 347984
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# 6 Days (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/6-days-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in 2017 with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, 6 Days is an action, drama, history, and thriller film directed as a co-production. It is based on true events that took place between April 30 and May 5, 1980, in London, England, where a group of armed terrorists assaulted the Embassy of Iran and took hostages. The film depicts the tense negotiations held over six days while authorities decided whether a military squad should intervene to rescue the twenty-six hostages from the Iranian embassy.

The film holds cultural and historical significance by dramatizing the real-life siege and the actions of the special armed forces. It carries a user score on streaming platforms and databases such as TMDB, ČSFD.cz, and Kinobox.cz, positioning itself as a suspenseful dramatic retelling of a notable historical standoff.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Armed terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran in London, holding hostages for six tense days."

### Why Watch
- It is based on true events that occurred in London in April 1980.
- It portrays the high-stakes negotiations and the eventual intervention by a military squad.
- It features a concise runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers looking for purely fictionalized action may find the focus on historical negotiation procedures slow.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is tense and dramatic, blending historical thriller elements with action suitable for a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #historical-drama, #action-thriller, #hostage-situation, #based-on-true-events, #military-intervention, #negotiation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/6-days-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Toa Fraser
- **Networks / Studios**: XYZ Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Ingenious Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jamie Bell** as *LCpl. Rusty Firmin*
- **Mark Strong** as *Max Vernon*
- **Abbie Cornish** as *Kate Adie*
- **Martin Shaw** as *John Dellow*
- **Tim Pigott-Smith** as *William Whitelaw*
- **Ben Turner** as *Salim*
- **Emun Elliott** as *Roy*
- **Aymen Hamdouchi** as *Faisal*
- **Andrew Grainger** as *Ray*
- **Colin Moy** as *Maj. Hector Gullan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream 6 Days (2017)?
The film is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix.

### Q: Is 6 Days (2017) worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of historical action thrillers, holding user ratings around sixty-two to sixty-six percent on various film databases.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

### Q: Does the film have essential episodes or is it a standalone feature?
It is a standalone feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [6 Days — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/347984)
- [6 Days (2017) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/447001-6-days/prehled/)
- [6 Days (2017) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/153869-6-days)
- [6 Days 62% (2017) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/435764-6-days)
- [Podívejte se na 6 Days | Oficiální stránky Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/cz/title/80178280)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*