The Hurt Locker (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2008, The Hurt Locker is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 131 minutes. “You'll know when you're in it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. The Hurt Locker stars Jeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant William James, Anthony Mackie as Sergeant JT Sanborn, Brian Geraghty as Specialist Owen Eldridge and David Morse as Colonel Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Hurt Locker has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hurt Locker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hurt Locker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hurt Locker (2008)?
- In US, The Hurt Locker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hurt Locker worth watching?
- The Hurt Locker holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hurt Locker?
- The Hurt Locker stars Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, David Morse and Guy Pearce.
- When was The Hurt Locker released?
- The Hurt Locker was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.