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Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' Sparks Controversy, 22M Views

10/30/2025

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Story summary

Kathryn Bigelow, director of A House of Dynamite, presents a film about the U.S. government's response to a nuclear missile threat aimed at Chicago.
Idris Elba portrays the U.S. President.
Officials scramble to decide whether to retaliate without knowing the missile's origin.
The Pentagon pushes back on the film's accuracy.
The film has drawn over 22 million views on Netflix in its first three days.

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Story summary

Kathryn Bigelow, director of A House of Dynamite, presents a film about the U.S. government's response to a nuclear missile threat aimed at Chicago.
Idris Elba portrays the U.S. President.
Officials scramble to decide whether to retaliate without knowing the missile's origin.
The Pentagon pushes back on the film's accuracy.
The film has drawn over 22 million views on Netflix in its first three days.