The Hurt Locker (2008)
0.1304Canon Score · ranked #216 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Why it ranks #216
Every list on which The Hurt Locker appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #56 / 78 |
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #67 / 102 |
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #68 / 100 |
| Entertainment Weekly 100 (2013) | Editorial list | #74 / 87 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Critics' canon | #92 / 98 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #96 / 102 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |