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Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Debuts on Netflix to Strong Reviews

Critics highlight a rigorously researched, real-time portrayal of an 18‑minute nuclear crisis anchored by standout performances.

Overview

  • The film is now streaming worldwide on Netflix following a Venice premiere and a brief theatrical run.
  • Told in near real time, the story tracks the government response to a detected missile over roughly 18–19 minutes from multiple perspectives.
  • Reviewers praise the white‑knuckle tension, procedural authenticity and ensemble work, singling out Rebecca Ferguson and Gabriel Basso.
  • Some critiques focus on the repeated multi‑view structure, with several noting that momentum softens as the timeline resets.
  • Filmmakers say the script was vetted by former officials and the production recreated secure rooms to achieve documentary‑level detail, positioning the movie for awards conversation.