The Hurt Locker is a war movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow. It is set during the Iraq War and follows a U.S. Army bomb disposal team as they face the constant threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The movie explores the psychological toll of war and the adrenaline-fueled nature of bomb disposal. The Hurt Locker received critical acclaim for its tense and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its realistic portrayal of the soldiers' experiences. It won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Bigelow.
