Zero Dark Thirty

R

Released Jan 11, 2013

2 hr. 37 min.

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

War

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91%

307 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

100,000+ Ratings

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Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves instrumental in finally locating bin Laden. In May 2011, Navy SEALs launch a nighttime strike, killing bin Laden in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

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Critics Consensus

Gripping, suspenseful, and brilliantly crafted, Zero Dark Thirty dramatizes the hunt for Osama bin Laden with intelligence and an eye for detail.

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Alec C

One of America's most intense manhunts has come to the big screen! As a female operative attempts to capture Osama Bin Laden for the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she has to contend with the moral ambiguity of getting justice in a land where torture, murder and terrorism is part of the job. Unflinching in its portrayal of the inhumanity of a post 9/11 Pakistan, where one of histories most dangerous criminals live in hiding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Peraveen K

Literally, THE REAL EDGE OF THE SEAT THRILLER movie! Do not miss it!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Bruno V

Uma história mau contada através da ótica do roteirista e diretor desse filme. Muito detalhes cruzados que frustra o expectador que fica rezando para o final chegar logo.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Jack F

This movie is tense, riveting, and woderfully acted. It takes us on the journey that those brave individuals took finding Osama Bin Laden years after the devastating attack on 9/11. Kathryn Bigelow's brilliant direction gives you the feeling of frustration and exhaustion that all the characters go through in their hunt. Zero Dark Thirty's running time is a little long, and certain scenes could have been more concise. However, it doesn't take away the power and importance of this film for this moment in history. even though it's not entirely factual what happened. Jessica Chastain is magnificent, as is the rest of the cast. A tour-de-force film that makes you think how incredibly courageous those who protect us and maintain our democracy truly are. 8.8/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Audience Member

One of my favorite movies of all time. The first hour is a little slow and is mostly full of torture and terrorist attacks. However, the movie turns once they start tracking the cell phone, and the 90 minutes from there to the end may be the best 90 minutes in cinematic history.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Franky L

Excellent depiction of the take down of Osama. Very real, very gripping. A must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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[Zero Dark Thirty] is one of the great cinematic procedurals ever made.

Rated: 4/4

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Scott Marks

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When it comes to establishing and maintaining tension, there wasn't a better American genre picture released this year. Refrain from viewing it as historical record and you won't leave disappointed.

Rated: 3/5

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Candice Frederick

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... it is Chastain's performance, as restrained as it is powerful, that may just be the cherry atop this massive and meticulous film.

Rated: A-

Sep 7, 2017

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Danielle Solzman

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Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal may have meant well but make no mistake that Zero Dark Thirty cannot be viewed in the same light after the torture report's release in 2014.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 19, 2022

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James Croot

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From its audio-led touching on the events of September 11 to Alexandre Desplat's understated, but evocative and effective score, Zero Dark also impresses aurally...

Rated: 4.5/5

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Without resorting to polarizing tactics such as overt theatrics or cold documentary reenactment, it represents a clever balance of emotion and catharsis.

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Synopsis

Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves instrumental in finally locating bin Laden. In May 2011, Navy SEALs launch a nighttime strike, killing bin Laden in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Executive Producer: Colin Wilson, Greg Shapiro, Ted Schipper
Screenwriter: Mark Boal
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: First Light Production, Mark Boal, Annapurna Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Brutal Disturbing Images|Strong Violence)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $95.7M
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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