Movies like Zero Dark Thirty

Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve, tells the story of an idealistic FBI agent enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Its intense action sequences and morally ambiguous narrative might appeal to those who appreciate the gritty realism of Zero Dark Thirty.

Ridley Scott's film about the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu captures the chaos and horror of urban warfare, much as Zero Dark Thirty portrays the hunt for Osama bin Laden with gripping realism. Black Hawk Down's focus on military strategy and the brotherhood among soldiers resonates with similar themes in Zero Dark Thirty.

Directed by Paul Greengrass, Captain Phillips is based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. The movie's intense tension and strong central performance by Tom Hanks will appeal to fans of the high-stakes drama found in Zero Dark Thirty.

This Oscar-winning film directed by Ben Affleck tells the true story of a covert operation to rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis. Like Zero Dark Thirty, Argo offers a suspenseful and dramatic portrayal of real-life espionage and international intrigue.

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the same visionary behind Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker dives into the intense experience of an elite bomb squad during the Iraq War. Fans of the raw tension and military theme in Zero Dark Thirty will find The Hurt Locker equally gripping and emotionally charged.

Based on a true story, this film chronicles the failed US Navy SEALs mission Operation Red Wings, where a team is tasked with capturing a notorious Taliban leader. Lone Survivor's intense battle scenes and survival narrative offer a similar adrenaline rush to that of Zero Dark Thirty.

Set in the chaotic early days of the Iraq War, Green Zone follows a U.S. Army officer who goes rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region. Fans of Zero Dark Thirty will appreciate the film's political commentary and action-packed sequences.