"Zero Dark Thirty" is a 2012 American thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow. The film chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks. It follows the determined efforts of a CIA intelligence analyst, Maya, portrayed by Jessica Chastain. The narrative unfolds through various intelligence operations, leading to the ultimate mission, Operation Neptune Spear, which resulted in the death of bin Laden in 2011. The movie received critical acclaim for its intense portrayal of real events and Jessica Chastain's performance.