Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
A gritty, suspenseful drama chronicles the measured, decade-long hunt for a notorious terrorist leader.
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
How intense is Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Zero Dark Thirty feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefultenseatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Zero Dark Thirty
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Is Zero Dark Thirty for you?
Is Zero Dark Thirty scary?
Only a little. Zero Dark Thirty has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Zero Dark Thirty gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Zero Dark Thirty sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Zero Dark Thirty 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 Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty runs 2h 37m.
Where can I stream Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty is streaming on Netflix and Apple TV+.
Does Zero Dark Thirty have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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