Upon release , '' Argo '' received widespread acclaim , with praise directed towards the acting ( particularly Arkin 's ) , Affleck 's direction , Terrio 's screenplay , the editing , and Desplat 's score . The film received seven nominations at the 85th Academy Awards and won three , for Best Picture , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Film Editing . The film also earned five Golden Globe Award nominations : it won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director , and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for Alan Arkin . It won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 19th Screen Actors Guild Awards , and Arkin was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role . It also won Best Film , Best Editing and Best Director at the 66th British Academy Film Awards , and 37th Hochi Film Award for Best International Picture
85th Academy Awards
85th Academy Awards
Argo (2012 film)