The Hurt Locker

Name: The Hurt Locker
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 2008-10-10
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 7.3

2008 · Movie · R · 131 min · ★ 7.3 · 96% critics

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Set during the Iraq War, this follows a bomb disposal team as a newly assigned sergeant brings a bold, risky style to the job. His approach creates tension within the unit while each mission turns everyday patrols into nerve-racking tests of judgment and trust.

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Years: 2008
Release date: 2008-10-10
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 131 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 96/100
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 (6,185 votes)
Box office: $34,200,000
Budget: $15,000,000

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If you like war dramas built around tense, high-pressure missions more than a sweeping story, this may work for you, especially if you liked Zero Dark Thirty or Green Zone; Not for you if you want strict realism or deeper character development.

Pros: sustained suspense; strong performances; tense bomb scenes | Cons: questioned realism; thin story; repetitive pace