13 Hours, an action film directed by Michael Bay, lands on Prime Video on May 10, 2026. Originally released in France in 2016, the feature draws from the 2012 attack on American facilities in Benghazi, Libya.
13 Hours
Film | 2016
Available on Prime Video on May 10, 2026
Action, drama, based on true events | Runtime: 2h24
Directed by Michael Bay | Screenplay: Chuck Hogan | Starring John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Max Martini
Original title: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Nationality: United States
The film follows six members of a private security detail tasked with guarding a site in Benghazi. When the compound comes under attack by heavily armed assailants, they must navigate a chaotic frontline where the chain of command, reinforcements and split-second decisions prove decisive.
13 Hours is adapted from Mitchell Zuckoff's book about the Benghazi attacks. The screenplay by Chuck Hogan centers the narrative on the duration of the assault, the moves between the various sites, and the security team's stand against a protracted threat.
The film is aimed at fans of action cinema, military stories, and movies based on true events. In a vein reminiscent of American Sniper, it weaves together a military operation, tactical intensity, and an ensemble narrative around a recent chapter in American history.
With John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Max Martini and Pablo Schreiber, 13 Hours sits within a more military vein of Michael Bay’s filmography, known for a directing style that leans heavily toward action, explosions and high-stakes crisis moments.
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