Movies like The Hurt Locker (2009)

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The Hurt Locker (2009)
7.5
R
Duration: 131min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Plot: U.S. Army Sgt. Will James, Sgt. JT Sanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge make up Bravo's bomb disposal team, which is presently stationed in Baghdad. James, the leader of the new tech team, showed up on the scene with just thirty-nine days remaining in Bravo's current deployment. A three-person bomb squad traversed the devastated city, putting their lives in danger to clean the streets of Iraq laced with bombs. James' brazen demeanor and unconventional style, however, proved to be detrimental to the team's already fragile emotional state as they faced the last 39 days of the rotation.
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, David Morse, Guy Pearce
Keywords: terrorism, rescue, disaster, sniper, us army, iraq, tension, loyalty, explosive, car bomb
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Jarhead(2005) , Apocalypse Now(1979) , A History of Violence(2005) , Absolute Power(1997) , Million Dollar Baby(2004) , American History X(1998) , War of the Worlds(2005) , Armageddon(1998) , Gladiator(2000) , Taxi Driver(1976) , Predator(1987) , Scarface(1983) , All Quiet on the Western Front(1930) , The Secret Life of Words(2005) , 48 Hrs.(1982)
Jarhead (2005)
7
R
Duration: 123min
Country: US
Plot: Anthony Swofford became a member of the US Marine Corps. During boot camp, he makes up a sickness but ends up as a sniper partner with the always dependable Troy. He and his regiment were in Saudi Arabia in a matter of years, taking part in Operation Desert Shield and getting ready for Operation Desert Storm. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Marine sharpshooter who faces loneliness, boredom, and other challenges in his homeland.
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald, Chris Cooper

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Million Dollar Baby (2004)
8.1
PG-13
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2004-12-15
Duration: 132min
Country: US
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter

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American History X (1998)
8.5
R
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1998-10-30
Duration: 119min
Country: US
Cast: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee
War of the Worlds (2005)
6.5
PG-13
Release Date: 2005-06-13
Duration: 117min
Country: US
Plot: With their mother housing them, Ray Ferrell's son and daughter are raised after their divorce from his wife. Ray had to take care of the kids because their wife was too busy today. The community was tranquil until lightning struck, the sky became ominous, and the malevolent Martians had their way. There was terror everywhere, people running for their lives. The father who was always there developed courage and tenacity with the instinct of fatherly love, and his trust that his children would be safe served as his inspiration and cause for support.
Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins
Gladiator (2000)
8.5
R
Duration: 155min
Country: US
Plot: Both his subjects and the ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius admired the formidable Roman general Maximus Meridius. Maximus was chosen by the emperor to succeed him before his death, and due to a power struggle, he and his family were executed. The strong general's lack of will caused him to be caught and forced into gladiatorial combat till his death, and he was powerless to save his family. His sole motivation at this point was the opportunity to go to the top and meet the person who would exact his retribution by looking into his eyes.
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris