It’s finally happened: Zero Dark Thirty has made its way to Hulu. While it’s not available on all of the streaming service’s platforms yet, the movie arrived on both the website and app as of early March 2018. Now that you can watch Zero Dark Thirty whenever you want, here are a few details about the movie that every fan should know.
Hulu – The Future of Television
If you’re looking for a way to watch movies and TV shows online, Hulu is a fantastic option. What makes Hulu different from most streaming services? The first thing is that it’s not just about watching TV online but watching Hulu lets you stream new and classic episodes of popular TV shows as well as plenty of movies from different studios. There are over 25,000 episodes available to stream—the more you pay for your subscription, though, the more episodes you can access.
So if you want to watch Zero Dark Thirty, which was only recently added to Hulu, or if you have a burning desire to catch up on Arrested Development before Netflix releases its new season in May, you should consider upgrading. The Standard plan is $7.99 per month and gives you access to HD streams of TV and movies, ad-free music, 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage space, and some premium content (like originals). If those are things that are important to you when it comes to choosing your streaming service for watching Zero Dark Thirty online—or any other show for that matter—Hulu Plus is a great option!
Zero Dark Thirty – Where To Watch It For Free
Zero Dark Thirty is one of those movies that begs to be seen in theatres, but what if you missed it during its limited release? Or are you just looking for a chance to see it again? Here’s where you can stream Zero Dark Thirty online. There aren’t many streaming sites out there offering up ZDT yet, but we found three good ones:
- Vudu.
- Fandango Now.
- Amazon Prime.
Two weeks after being released on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video ($9-10), ZDT arrived on Vudu ($14). Unfortunately, all major carriers—Verizon Wireless, AT&T U-verse, and Comcast Xfinity—have restrictions in place banning customers from streaming through third-party websites like Vudu or FandangoNow (though Verizon subscribers can use NFLX as an authorized pay-per-view site).
So your best bet is to check if your cable provider offers Hulu. If they do, you’re good to go. If not, several other options are available:
- DirecTV ($35/mo.),
- Dish Network ($20/mo.)
- Simply look for it on YouTube when it becomes available (hopefully by summer 2013).
Since Zero Dark Thirty will probably still be on DVD by then, it might be a good investment until that time comes around. While we’re talking about DVDs, why not take advantage of Prime’s free shipping offer? Add Zero Dark Thirty, Pan’s Labyrinth and Django Unchained to your cart today for just $23.96! Amazon video releases arrive earlier in January than physical copies of movies tend to ship.
Some Facts About The Film
Zero Dark Thirty is a 2012 American action thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. Set in 2010, it dramatizes the hunt for Osama bin Laden after the following events that led to his execution by United States Special Operations Forces on May 2, 2011. Zero Dark Thirty was produced by Boal, Bigelow, and Megan Ellison, through her Annapurna Pictures banner. Filming began in March 2011; it was released on December 19, 2012, which received significant praise from critics for its direction, screenplay, acting (particularly that of lead actress Jessica Chastain), cinematography and editing. The film also caused controversy regarding its depiction of some aspects of torture used against detainees by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) at black sites and the role played by information derived from such practices; Republicans objected to what they saw as an implication that torture had helped locate bin Laden while Democrats were critical of its portrayal of both CIA personnel and Pakistan’s ISI as being cooperative with U.S. forces during filming when there were no Pakistani representatives present at any point during production. It received Academy Award nominations for:
- Best Picture,
- Best Actress (Chastain).
- Best Original Screenplay.
- Best Film Editing, winning none.
The film grossed over $130 million worldwide while selling an estimated 32,000 tickets to its premiere and two days of limited release screenings at Los Angeles’ El Capitan Theater. Bigelow received a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for her work; Boal was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won an Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay.
Partly in response to controversy over both its content and selection as a major award-season contender during a period of national political discourse on harsh interrogation techniques such as waterboarding (technically simulated) that were previously practised by members of U.S. intelligence agencies on detainees held by those agencies in undisclosed locations around the world—but which have since been officially repudiated by the U.S.
Conclusion
Zero Dark Thirty is still hard to watch and disturbing. However, it is a very important piece of film and journalism that compellingly documents history. While I can’t find myself ever putting Zero Dark Thirty in my movie collection, I am glad that it is out there for people to watch if they want to learn more about what happened during those years after 9/11. It provides an additional resource alongside documentaries, books, and news articles. Sometimes, when you think you know everything about something like torture, terrorism, or even sports, you may be surprised by one small tidbit or story that enriches your knowledge and perspective.
FAQ’s Section
- Does Hulu have Zero Dark Thirty?
- The answer is yes, it’s one of Hulu’s latest titles. To watch Zero Dark Thirty, you’ll need either a television package or a streaming service plan from providers like Sling TV and PlayStation Vue.
- Where can you watch Zero Dark Thirty?
- Zero Dark Thirty is available to stream from major streaming service providers like Hulu, Fubo TV, and YouTube TV. You can also subscribe to premium networks like HBO and Showtime for access to additional movies and shows.
- Is Hulu better than Netflix?
- The short answer is yes. With Hulu, you can stream live sports, news and current events without having to worry about commercials.
