"Zero Dark Thirty" is a 2012 American thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. The film is a dramatization of the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden, the founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda, and the events leading up to the raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Ed Skrein, and Chris Pratt, among others. It was released on December 19, 2012, and received widespread critical acclaim for its portrayal of the CIA's efforts to locate and capture bin Laden. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $250 million worldwide. Plot The film begins in 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. A young CIA analyst named Maya (played by Jessica Chastain) becomes obsessed with finding bin Laden. She works closely with a veteran CIA operative named Dan (played by Jason Clarke) and a former Navy SEAL named Robert (played by Ed Skrein). Hot Actress Kasthuri Hot Cleavage Unseen Video: Better