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6 Days (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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6 Days is a 2017 action thriller directed by Toa Fraser, starring Mark Strong, Jamie Bell and John Henshaw. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $316,946 worldwide on a $1.5 million budget. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
worldwide gross
$316.9K
Echo Score
56
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6 Days (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Toa Fraser
Genres
Action , Drama , History , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$1.5M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 6 Days About?

The premise of 6 Days without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In April 1980, a group of heavily armed gunmen stormed the Iranian Embassy in London, taking hostages and triggering a tense standoff that captivated the world. As negotiations falter, a team of elite Special Air Service (SAS) commandos prepares a risky and intricate plan to rescue the hostages and eliminate the threat. The operation demands precision, bravery, and unwavering resolve as the commandos face a complex and dangerous situation with the eyes of the world upon them.

6 Days Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • suspense
  • year 1980
  • 1980s
  • inspired by a true story
  • what happened to epilogue
  • scene during opening credits
  • corporal
  • major
  • colonel
  • military
  • soldier
  • british army
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  • mercenary
  • special forces
  • british soldier
  • sas
  • commando
  • commando unit
  • commando raid
  • commando mission
  • mission
  • rescue mission
  • gunfight
  • shootout
  • combat
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the chest
  • shot to death
  • explosion
  • fire
  • person on fire
  • explosive
  • bomb
  • semtex
  • hand grenade
  • flash grenade
  • smoke
  • smoke grenade
  • gas mask
  • reference to the bbc
  • british government
  • british history
  • british
  • england
  • london england
  • media
  • media coverage
  • news report
  • watching tv
  • news reporter
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Cast & crew

6 Days Cast

Mark Strong leads the cast, with Jamie Bell and John Henshaw. Directed by Toa Fraser; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Toa Fraser

More films directed by Toa Fraser, best-rated first: The Dead Lands, The Free Man, Giselle and Dean Spanley.

Full filmography
Ratings

6 Days Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 6 Days 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 56/100, strongest in sensory experience (75) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).

56 /100

6 Days Echo Score Breakdown

6 Days presents a technically assured production but struggles to maintain dramatic momentum. While the cinematography and sound design receive praise for their immersive quality, several reviews note that the narrative often feels perfunctory and driven by exposition rather than character depth. The film's brisk pacing is occasionally undermined by filler sequences and heavy reliance on title cards, leading to uneven engagement. Overall, the movie leaves a mixed impression balancing visual strengths against a lack of narrative cohesion.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 70

    The film's visual execution is one of its strongest elements. Cinematography is frequently described as varying from solid to breathtaking, and production design convincingly evokes its period setting. Editing receives mixed notes due to frequent title cards that interrupt flow. Overall, the art and craft demonstrate technical proficiency even as stylistic choices sometimes hamper narrative clarity.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    Characterization in 6 Days is often perceived as underdeveloped. Many reviews criticize the basic sketches of key figures and note that certain portrayals feel perfunctory or one-dimensional. A few standout moments, such as the exchanges between lead operatives, show deeper engagement, but these are not consistently sustained. Thus, character depth and emotional resonance remain limited overall.

  • Story & Flow 55

    In terms of story and flow, the film delivers a straightforward recounting of real events. The pacing is brisk, but some viewers find the screenplay bogged down by filler moments and an overreliance on title cards. While the core narrative is engaging for its factual precision, the lack of surprising developments or deeper thematic exploration yields a somewhat uneven progression.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    When it comes to sensory experience, 6 Days excels in its immersive audio-visual presentation. The soundtrack and sound design are consistently noted as engaging, enhancing the tension of key sequences. Visually, the period styling and color palette effectively transport the viewer, and production values are high throughout. Overall, sensory elements strongly support the film's atmosphere.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Rewatch value for 6 Days is modest due to its emphasis on factual recounting over narrative surprises. Although viewers may appreciate the technical craftsmanship on subsequent viewings, the perfunctory character portrayals and predictable structure limit lasting appeal. The film's strength lies in its informational clarity rather than in providing fresh discoveries upon repeat viewings.

Plot

6 Days Plot Summary

What happens in 6 Days from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

International terrorism surged during the 1970s, with each attack prompting a familiar pattern of negotiations and compromises, which only served to give more legitimacy to the terrorists’ actions. The ramifications of a recent, failed mission by US special forces to free 52 American captives in Iran loomed large as Margaret Thatcher took office in the UK.

Full summary

The whole story of 6 Days, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

6 Days Box Office & Budget

6 Days grossed $316,946 worldwide on a $1.5 million budget, 21% of what it cost.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$316.9K

21% of its budget back

International
$316.9K
Budget
$1.5M
Videos

6 Days Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser Official Teaser Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 6 Days?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What year did the Iranian Embassy siege take place?

Cars

Cars in 6 Days

29 cars on screen, including the Ford Transit MkI and the Ford Transit MkI.

All 29 cars
  • Ford Transit MkI in 6 Days Ford Transit MkI Important role
  • Ford Transit MkI in 6 Days Ford Transit MkI Important role
  • Ford Transit MkII in 6 Days Ford Transit MkII Important role
  • 1981 Renault 5 in 6 Days 1981 Renault 5 Important role
Details

6 Days Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Six Days” and “6 데이즈”.

Also known as
  • Six Days
  • 6 데이즈
  • 6 dager
  • 6日間:2017
  • 6 días
  • 6 дни
  • 6 дней
  • 六天
  • 6 Ημέρες
  • 6 Dias
  • 6 dni
  • 대테러 님로드 작전
+14 more
  • 6 jours
  • שישה ימים
  • 6 nap
  • 6 Dagar
  • 6日間
  • 6 Gün
  • Šešios dienos
  • 6 днів
  • 6 วันล่าสุดขีด
  • 六日包圍戰
  • 6 ايام
  • 6 დღე
  • 6 zile
  • Sáu Ngày Thảm Sát

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FAQ

6 Days FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 6 Days, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 6 Days?

6 Days runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was 6 Days released?

6 Days was released on August 18, 2017.

Who directed 6 Days?

6 Days was directed by Toa Fraser.

More films by Toa Fraser

Who is in the cast of 6 Days?

6 Days stars Mark Strong, Jamie Bell and John Henshaw, among 16 credited actors.

How much did 6 Days make at the box office?

6 Days grossed $316,946 worldwide on a budget of $1.5 million.

How is 6 Days rated?

6 Days has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does 6 Days have a post-credit scene?

No. 6 Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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