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The Hurt Locker
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow. With Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDuring 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Hurt Locker.
MoviHero lists October 10, 2008 as the release date for The Hurt Locker. Kathryn Bigelow is the listed director. The listed cast 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. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 10, 2008
GenresDrama · Thriller · War
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorKathryn Bigelow
CastJeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant William James, Anthony Mackie as Sergeant JT Sanborn, Brian Geraghty as Specialist Owen Eldridge, David Morse as Colonel Reed
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Hurt Locker right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Hurt Locker runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 6,456 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
A CLOSER LOOK
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Kathryn BigelowDirector
Mark BoalWriter
Kathryn BigelowProducer
Nicolas ChartierProducer
Jeremy RennerStaff Sergeant William James
Anthony MackieSergeant JT Sanborn
Brian GeraghtySpecialist Owen Eldridge
David MorseColonel Reed
Guy PearceSergeant Matt Thompson
Evangeline LillyConnie James
Ralph FiennesContractor Team Leader
Christian CamargoColonel John Cambridge
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherStaff Sergeant William JamesStaff Sergeant William James appears in The Hurt Locker (2008).Open character guide otherSpecialist Owen EldridgeSpecialist Owen Eldridge appears in The Hurt Locker (2008).Open character guide otherSergeant JT SanbornSergeant JT Sanborn appears in The Hurt Locker (2008).Open character guide otherSergeant Matt ThompsonSergeant Matt Thompson appears in The Hurt Locker (2008).Open character guide otherColonel ReedColonel Reed appears in The Hurt Locker (2008).Open character guide
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