Zero Dark Thirty Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 16, 2013

Zero Dark Thirty

Release Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 NYC/LA Friday, January 11, 2013 Expansion

The story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Starring: Joel Edgerton • Jessica Chastain • Mark Strong • Edgar Ramirez • Jason Clarke

R Drama 2 hrs, 40 m

3.9 / 5

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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The story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Zero Dark Thirty.

Joel Edgerton
... Special Operative

The King, The Great Gatsby
Jessica Chastain
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Mothers’ Instinct
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Mark Strong
Green Lantern, John Carter
Edgar Ramirez
Borderlands, Emilia Pérez
Jason Clarke
HHhH, White House Down
Chris Pratt
The Electric State, Mercy
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Nash Edgerton
June Again
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Jennifer Ehle
Fifty Shades of Grey, Spooks: The Greater Good
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Mike Colter
Alarum, The Union

Crew Behind the Film

The Zero Dark Thirty behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Kathryn Bigelow last directed Detroit and The Hurt Locker.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Kathryn Bigelow
Mark Boal

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Annapurna Pictures

Production Details

What we know about the Zero Dark Thirty movie production.

Key Facts

The film took shape after screenwriter Mark Boal obtained classified information while researching the project.

Production Updates for Zero Dark Thirty

Nov 2012

Completed

Changed Zero Dark Thirty movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Awaiting final draft of script before casting; aiming for a summer 2011 shoot although that depends on security

May 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Jan 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence including brutal disturbing images, and for language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Code Name: Geronimo, Zero Dark Thirty, Untitled Kathryn Bigelow Project, Kill Bin Laden
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Zero Dark Thirty was released in New York / Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. There were 3 other movies released on the same date, including Monsters, Inc. 3D, The Guilt Trip and Amour (Love).