An Oscar-winning thriller starring Chris Pratt is set to leave Netflix’s U.S. lineup. The film earned major awards and strong reviews, and subscribers have a short window to catch Kathryn Bigelow’s acclaimed drama before it exits.
Chris Pratt’s Zero Dark Thirty will leave Netflix next month
Netflix is scheduled to drop Zero Dark Thirty on Dec. 1, so subscribers have a limited window to watch the movie before it leaves (via What’s on Netflix).
In the movie, Chris Pratt joins the operation as Justin, a Navy SEAL deployed to Abbottabad, Pakistan, for the mission that finally closes in on bin Laden. He takes a supporting spot, while Jessica Chastain drives the story as Maya, a CIA officer who refuses to drop the trail and ultimately helps pinpoint the target. The cast also features Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong and Kyle Chandler.
The hunt for Osama bin Laden was no overnight operation. It took years of digging, dead ends, and relentless detective work after 9/11. Maya kept the pressure on, chasing every lead and working alongside intelligence agents and military teams. Her efforts finally put the target on the radar, leading to the SEALs’ daring midnight raid in May 2011.
Kathryn Bigelow took charge behind the camera, bringing Mark Boal’s script to the screen. Boal also joined Bigelow and Megan Ellison as a producer. Annapurna Pictures and First Light Production financed the project, with Sony Pictures handling its theatrical release. The finished film clocks in at 157 minutes and comes with an R rating for strong language, violence and disturbing imagery.
The film earned five Academy Award nominations and won for sound editing, with Paul N.J. Ottosson receiving the award. It also drew strong reviews. Rotten Tomatoes lists a 91% critics’ score and an 80% audience score, while IMDb users rate it 7.4 out of 10. Made on a reported $40 million budget, the film collected about $132.8 million worldwide, roughly $133 million, making it a box-office success.
