The Hurt Locker is a war movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow. It follows an elite U.S. Army bomb disposal team during the Iraq War. The film explores the psychological toll of war on the soldiers, particularly the team's new leader, Staff Sergeant William James. The Hurt Locker is a tense and suspenseful film that delves into the adrenaline-fueled world of bomb disposal and the personal struggles faced by those who serve in the military.