Kathryn Bigelow’s first movie in eight years gets an awards-friendly release date in theaters and on Netflix. After making her directorial debut with the biker movieThe Lovelessin 1981, Bigelow made a name for herself helming several thrillers, such asNear Dark(1987),Blue Steel(1990),Point Break(1991),Strange Days(1995), andK-19: The Widowmaker(2002). She gainedcritical acclaim forThe Hurt Lockerin 2008 andZero Dark Thirtyin 2012, but it’s been eight years since her last movie,Detroit, was released in 2017.
Now, Kathryn Bigelow’s first film in eight years has received a release date. Announced byNetflixon X, formerly Twitter,A House of Dynamiteis coming to select theaters this October before heading to the streaming service on October 24. Check out the post below, accompanied by a poster for the film:
What A House of Dynamite’s Release Date Means For The Movie
It Has Awards Season Hopes
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, with a script written by Noah Oppenheim (Jackie,Zero Day),A House of Dynamitefollows a team of White House officialsrushing to respond to an imminent missile strike targeting the United States. The film features a massive star-studded ensemblecast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Tracy Letts, Moses Ingram, Anthony Ramos, Brian Tee, Jonah Hauer-King, Jason Clarke, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Abubakr Ali, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Kaitlyn Dever.
A House of Dynamitehas received an awards-friendly release date, which isn’t surprising given the caliber of filmmaker that Kathryn Bigelow is. ForThe Hurt Locker,Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director, with thewar movie also winning Best Picture.Zero Dark Thirtywas also nominated for Best Picture, which bodes well forAHouse of Dynamitesince it’s a similar political thriller. Bigelow also directed Oscar-nominated performances in both films from Jeremy Renner and Jessica Chastain, which could also bode well for those starring inAHouse of Dynamite.
Our Take On A House Of Dynamite’s Release Date
It’s Not A Sure Thing This Awards Season
With no trailer footage or early reviews available, it’s still too early to assess whetherAHouse of Dynamitewill be a major contender this awards season. Bigelow’s track record, especially withThe Hurt LockerandZero Dark Thirty, suggests that she knows how to deliver awards-caliber thrillers, andAHouse of Dynamite’s October release date positions it well for an awards-season run. However, plenty of high-profile films arrive each fall with similar hopes. Until we see more,AHouse of Dynamiteremains a promising but unproven contender for this awards season.
A House of Dynamite
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An unidentified missile launched at the U.S. sets off a high-stakes global investigation to uncover the perpetrator.
