Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Hurt Locker List

  • Zero Dark Thirty - Focuses on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden and the intense experiences of the CIA operatives involved.
  • Black Hawk Down - Depicts the intense battle in Mogadishu and the struggle of soldiers in a hostile environment.
  • American Sniper - Tells the story of a Navy SEAL sniper and explores the psychological toll of war.
  • Fury - Follows a World War II tank crew as they navigate the brutal realities of combat.
  • Jarhead - Focuses on the experiences of a Marine sniper in the Gulf War and examines the psychological impact of warfare.
  • Generation Kill - A miniseries that follows Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, showcasing the chaos of combat.
  • The Pacific - An extension of the World War II narrative similar to Band of Brothers, showing the war in the Pacific theater.
  • Platoon - A gritty depiction of the Vietnam War and its impact on soldiers, emphasizing the moral ambiguity of combat.
  • We Were Soldiers - Based on the true story of the Battle of Ia Drang, detailing the horrors faced by soldiers and their families.
  • Restrepo - A documentary that captures the lives of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan in a remote outpost.
  • Stagecoach - While different in time period, it utilizes tension and travel under threat much like the soldiers in The Hurt Locker.
  • The Deer Hunter - Explores the psychological impacts of war on veterans and their relationships post-conflict.
  • A War - Focuses on moral dilemmas faced by a company commander in Afghanistan, highlighting the complexities of war.
  • Restrepo - A documentary that gives viewers an intimate view of deployed soldiers at a remote outpost in Afghanistan.
  • Sicario - Explores the moral ambiguities of warfare against drug cartels, paralleling themes of uncertainty in The Hurt Locker.
  • The Tillman Story - A documentary examining the life of Pat Tillman and the consequences of his death in Afghanistan.
  • Lone Survivor - Based on a true story of Navy SEALs in Afghanistan, it focuses on the brutality of combat situations.
  • Breathe - While featuring survival elements, it mirrors the psychological struggle seen in war experiences.
  • Army of One - Focuses on the psychological effects of combat and the war on terror from a unique perspective.
  • The Hurt Locker: The Final Mission - A documentary that revisits themes explored in The Hurt Locker through real-life military operations.
  • Hotel Mumbai - A gripping thriller that showcases the humanity and chaos during a terrorist attack.
  • 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - Tells the true story of a security team during the Benghazi attack, highlighting intense combat scenarios.
  • Windtalkers - Explores the role of Native American soldiers during World War II and the challenges they faced.
  • The Outpost - Based on the true story of a desperate battle in Afghanistan, showcasing the intensity of combat.
  • Acts of Valor - A unique portrayal of military action that blends real-life Navy SEALs with a narrative storyline.
  • Rendition - Explores the complexities of the war on terror and its effects on individuals across the globe.
  • The Green Zone - Focuses on the Iraq War and the search for weapons of mass destruction, revealing the uncertainties of war.
  • War Machine - A satirical take on military operations and leadership in Afghanistan, highlighting the absurdities of war.
  • Sand Castle - Set during the Iraq war, it follows soldiers tasked with rebuilding a town while facing hostile challenges.
  • Combat Obscura - A documentary offering raw footage of Marines in Afghanistan, providing an unfiltered depiction of combat.
  • The Siege of Jadotville - Based on the Irish soldiers' heroic stand during a siege in the Congo, highlighting intense military conflict.
  • Eye in the Sky - Explores the moral dilemmas of drone warfare and the implications of modern combat decision-making.
  • The Front Line - A South Korean film that delves into the lives of soldiers during the Korean War with intense personal stories.
  • Overlord - Combines World War II action with horror, depicting soldiers' struggles against a supernatural force.
  • The Last Castle - Focuses on the clash of military ideals within a prison setting but embodies themes of honor and conflict.
  • The Last Full Measure - Tells the true story of a soldier awarded the Medal of Honor and examines the consequences of his actions.
  • The Wind Rises - While animated, it touches on themes of aviation and the human experience during wartime.
  • Patriots Day - A dramatization of the Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt that followed, capturing the chaos of crisis.
  • The Killing Fields - A harrowing portrayal of the Cambodia genocide, focusing on the experiences of a journalist during wartime.
  • Brothers - Explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced by soldiers returning home after combat.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2012 India 321851 7.4 Movie Released R
2
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
145 min
2001 United Kingdom 427892 7.7 Movie Released
3
American Sniper
American Sniper
133 min
2014 United States of America 535391 7.3 Movie Released R
4
Fury
Fury
135 min
2014 United States of America 555635 7.6 Movie Released R
5
Jarhead
Jarhead
123 min
2005 United Kingdom 209373 7 Movie Released
6
Generation Kill
Generation Kill
65 min
SS 1 EP 7
2008 60257 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
7
The Pacific
The Pacific
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2010 United States of America 132838 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Platoon
Platoon
120 min
1986 United Kingdom 443850 8.1 Movie Released R
9 2002 Germany 152576 7.2 Movie Released R
10
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
11
Stagecoach
Stagecoach
96 min
1939 United States of America 54616 7.8 Movie Released
12
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter
183 min
1978 United Kingdom 365631 8.1 Movie Released R
13
A War
A War
115 min
2015 Denmark 11276 7 Movie Released R
14
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
15 2010 United States of America 5456 7.7 Movie Released R
16
Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor
121 min
2013 United States of America 309511 7.5 Movie Released
17
Breathe
Breathe
38 min
SS 1 EP 8
2018 India 21817 8.3 Serie Ended
18
Army of One
Army of One
92 min
2016 United States of America 9050 5.2 Movie Released R
19
Hotel Mumbai
Hotel Mumbai
123 min
2019 Australia 72548 7.6 Movie Released R
20 2016 United States of America 163046 7.3 Movie Released
21
Windtalkers
Windtalkers
134 min
2002 United States of America 74199 6.1 Movie Released R
22
The Outpost
The Outpost
123 min
2020 Bulgaria 41514 6.8 Movie Released R
23
Rendition
Rendition
120 min
2007 United States of America 58448 6.8 Movie Released R
24
War Machine
War Machine
122 min
2017 United States of America 50415 6 Movie Released R
25
Sand Castle
Sand Castle
113 min
2017 United Kingdom 27881 6.3 Movie Released
26 2018 United States of America 430 6.6 Movie Released
27 2016 Ireland 44935 7.2 Movie Released
28
Eye in the Sky
Eye in the Sky
102 min
2015 United Kingdom 92207 7.3 Movie Released R
29
The Front Line
The Front Line
133 min
2011 South Korea 7177 7.3 Movie Released
30
Overlord
Overlord
110 min
2018 Canada 107746 6.6 Movie Released R
31
The Last Castle
The Last Castle
131 min
2001 United States of America 86002 6.9 Movie Released R
32 2020 United States of America 14329 6.8 Movie Released
33
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
126 min
2013 Japan 100848 7.8 Movie Released
34
Patriots Day
Patriots Day
133 min
2016 Hong Kong 114197 7.3 Movie Released
35 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
36
Brothers
Brothers
105 min
2009 United States of America 150308 7.1 Movie Released
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