Movies like The Hurt Locker

Zero Dark Thirty provides another intense look at modern warfare with the hunt for Osama bin Laden at its core, featuring themes of obsession and the cost of security. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, who also directed The Hurt Locker, it provides a similarly gripping narrative.

Black Hawk Down is a raw depiction of the Battle of Mogadishu and portrays the chaos and brotherhood of soldiers in combat, resonating with The Hurt Locker's portrayal of battlefield camaraderie and turmoil.

13 Hours depicts the true story of the security team defending the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi. Like The Hurt Locker, it showcases the intensity and bravery of soldiers in the face of overwhelming odds.

Jarhead provides an introspective look into the life of a sniper during the Gulf War. This movie dives into the soldier's psyche and the boredom and tensions that build away from the front lines, akin to the emotional tension in The Hurt Locker.

Lone Survivor recounts the harrowing Operation Red Wings, following the story of Marcus Luttrell and his team. The movie offers a gritty and graphic illustration of the fight for survival, echoing The Hurt Locker's intense combat scenes and the soldiers' bonds.

Set in Iraq during the U.S. occupation, Green Zone explores the search for Weapons of Mass Destruction and the political nuances behind the military's mission. Fans of The Hurt Locker will appreciate the movie's action-packed representation of military operations in the Middle East.

The Kingdom follows a team of government agents investigating a bombing in a Middle Eastern country, blending political commentary with action thriller elements. This movie offers a mix of investigative and action sequences that audiences of The Hurt Locker might find compelling.