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The Hurt Locker (2008)

โ€œYou don't have to be a hero to do this job. But it helps.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 6,384 votes 2h 11m r ThrillerDramaWar

#46 of 219 films from 2008 #479 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow ยท Written by Mark Boal

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Overview

During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

Cast

Jeremy Renneras Staff Sergeant William James
Anthony Mackieas Sergeant JT Sanborn
Brian Geraghtyas Specialist Owen Eldridge
David Morseas Colonel Reed
Guy Pearceas Sergeant Matt Thompson
Evangeline Lillyas Connie James
Ralph Fiennesas Contractor Team Leader
Christian Camargoas Colonel John Cambridge
Christopher Sayeghas Beckham
Suhail Dabbachas Black Suit Man
David Guerieraas First Sergeant
Nabil Konias Professor Nabil
Sam Spruellas Contractor Charlie
Sam Redfordas Contractor Jimmy

Facts

Release dateOctober 10, 2008
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) โ€” longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$49,259,766 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0887912

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Questions

How long is The Hurt Locker?
The Hurt Locker runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is The Hurt Locker worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 6,384 votes, which places it #46 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 79%) and #479 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Hurt Locker?
The Hurt Locker was directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Detroit (2017), Point Break (1991), Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
Who stars in The Hurt Locker?
Jeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant William James; Anthony Mackie as Sergeant JT Sanborn; Brian Geraghty as Specialist Owen Eldridge; David Morse as Colonel Reed; Guy Pearce as Sergeant Matt Thompson; Evangeline Lilly as Connie James.
What is The Hurt Locker rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Hurt Locker?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/51111.

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