Synopsis
In 1976, an Air France flight is hijacked by pro-Palestinian militants and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. Israeli commandos launch a daring rescue mission to free over 100 hostages, facing political risks and personal conflicts.
Highlights
Based on the true events of Operation Entebbe
Rosamund Pike and Daniel Brühl deliver layered performances as hijackers
Authentic period detail capturing 1970s political tensions
Blend of suspenseful action with moral and political dilemmas
Directed by José Padilha, known for visceral realism
Parallel narratives showing both the hijackers’ motivations and the rescuers’ strategies
