The Hurt Locker is a gripping war drama film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Jeremy Renner delivers a powerful performance as Staff Sergeant William James, an elite bomb disposal expert in Iraq. The film explores the psychological toll of war and the adrenaline-fueled world of bomb disposal. Renner's portrayal of a man addicted to the danger and thrill of his job earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.