The Hurt Locker(2008)
“You don't have to be a hero to do this job. But it helps.”
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.
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Studio
First Light
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$49M
Cast
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
Ralph Fiennes
as Contractor Team Leader
Christian Camargo
as Colonel John Cambridge
Christopher Sayegh
as Beckham
David Gueriera
as First Sergeant
Nabil Koni
as Professor Nabil
Sam Spruell
as Contractor Charlie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$49M
Production Companies
First Light • Kingsgate Films • Voltage Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hurt Locker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hurt Locker (2008).
What is The Hurt Locker about?▼
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.
Who directed The Hurt Locker?▼
The Hurt Locker was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and released in 2008. It is a drama, thriller, war film.
How long is The Hurt Locker?▼
The Hurt Locker has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hurt Locker?▼
The cast of The Hurt Locker includes 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 and more.
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