Zero Dark Thirty
“The greatest manhunt in history.”
Synopsis
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Zero Dark Thirty Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-15
Top Cast
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Jessica Chastain
Maya
Jason Clarke
Dan
Joel Edgerton
Patrick - Squadron Team Leader
Jennifer Ehle
Jessica
Mark Strong
George
Kyle Chandler
Joseph Bradley
Edgar Ramírez
Larry from Ground Branch
James Gandolfini
C.I.A. Director
Chris Pratt
Justin - DEVGRU
Callan Mulvey
Saber - DEVGRU
Fares Fares
Hakim
Reda Kateb
Ammar
Harold Perrineau
Jack
Stephen Dillane
National Security Advisor
Mark Duplass
Steve
Scott Adkins
John
Jeremy Strong
Thomas
John Barrowman
Jeremy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Arte
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$132.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.32x
+$92.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Boal
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Zero Dark Thirty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $132.8M
- Production Studios
- Annapurna Pictures, First Light, Mark Boal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathryn Bigelow
Mark Boal
Alexandre Desplat
Greig Fraser, Ryley Brown
William Goldenberg, Dylan Tichenor
Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Megan Ellison, Greg Shapiro, Colin Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Kathryn Bigelow
Director
Mark Boal
Writer
Kathryn Bigelow
Producer
Mark Boal
Producer
Megan Ellison
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
William Goldenberg
Editor
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Jeremy Hindle
Production Design
George L. Little
Costume Design
Stuart Thorp
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Uguccioni
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zero Dark Thirty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zero Dark Thirty about?
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Who directed Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Who stars in Zero Dark Thirty?
The principal cast of Zero Dark Thirty includes Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong.
When was Zero Dark Thirty released and how long is it?
Zero Dark Thirty was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $132.8M at the worldwide box office (3.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Zero Dark Thirty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zero Dark Thirty was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).