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Movie Info

Release Date: October 10, 2008
Runtime: 131 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Thriller War
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $49,259,766
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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96%
Tomatometer
95
95/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
6,089 votes
⭐
7.5/10
IMDb
495,446 votes
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The Hurt Locker

2008

"Fear is just a heartbeat away."

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Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2
Year Festival Category Winner
2010 Oscars Best Picture Kathryn Bigelow
2010 Oscars Best Director Kathryn Bigelow

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $49,259,766
Profit $34,259,766
ROI +228.4% (3.3x)

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The Hurt Locker is directed by Kathryn Bigelow .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#woman director 146 #dramatic 116 #terrorism 56 #soldier 48 #rescue 40 #violence 35 #sniper 21 #anti war 20 #disaster 18 #loyalty 12 #us army 12 #explosive 10 #iraq war 9 #booby trap 8 #iraq 8

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Hurt Locker

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  • Jeremy Renner's portrayal of Sergeant William James involved extensive preparation, including consulting with actual bomb disposal experts to better understand the psychological pressures they face.

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  • The film's intense sound design plays a crucial role in conveying the tension and chaos of war, with silence often used strategically to heighten suspense during bomb disposal scenes.

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  • In one scene, a character mentions the '800-pound gorilla' of the bomb disposal unit, a phrase that serves as a nod to the immense pressure and responsibility faced by the squad.

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  • The Hurt Locker shares thematic elements with other war films directed by Kathryn Bigelow, such as Zero Dark Thirty, which also explores the complexities of military operations and the psychological toll on soldiers.

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  • During filming, a real-life bomb squad was consulted to ensure the authenticity of the procedures depicted, leading to a more realistic representation of the dangers faced in the field.

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  • A continuity error occurs when the same soldier is seen in two different locations during the same scene, highlighting a minor oversight in the filming process.

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