The Hurt Locker (2008)
A maverick bomb disposal expert in Iraq creates relentless tension for his squad with every dangerous mission.
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.
How intense is The Hurt Locker?
The Hurt Locker is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Hurt Locker feels like
- Tone
- grittytensesuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Hurt Locker
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Is The Hurt Locker for you?
Is The Hurt Locker scary?
Only a little. The Hurt Locker has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Hurt Locker gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Hurt Locker sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Hurt Locker OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Hurt Locker?
The Hurt Locker runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream The Hurt Locker?
The Hurt Locker is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Hurt Locker have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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