Kathryn Bigelow has directed 11 feature films, from The Loveless (1983) to A House of Dynamite (2025). As of October 11, 2026, 10 of the 11 are included with at least one US streaming subscription, 5 are free with ads, and 7 can be rented or bought digitally. The table has every film and its current homes.
Each title links to its JustWatch page, which updates daily, so you can confirm a film is still where we found it on October 11, 2026.
Where to stream Kathryn Bigelow movies: the full list
This list follows the director credits in Rotten Tomatoes’ Kathryn Bigelow filmography. Her early short The Set-Up and her TV work, including episodes of Wild Palms, are left out. JustWatch credits The Loveless to Bigelow and Monty Montgomery as co-directors. Live-TV bundles and disc retailers are not counted; “Rent or buy” lists the main digital stores.
| Movie | Year | Starring | Stream with a subscription | Free with ads | Rent or buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Loveless | 1983 | Willem Dafoe, Robert Gordon | Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Shout! TV | Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Kanopy, Plex | Prime Video Store, Apple TV |
| Near Dark | 1987 | Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright | — | — | — |
| Blue Steel | 1990 | Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver | Starz, Howdy, Lionsgate+ | Tubi, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex | Prime Video Store, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
| Point Break | 1991 | Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze | Netflix, Peacock, Shout! TV | Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex, YouTube (free with ads) | Prime Video Store, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
| Strange Days | 1995 | Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett | Prime Video, Hulu | — | — |
| The Weight of Water | 2000 | Sean Penn, Catherine McCormack | BFI Player | — | — |
| K-19: The Widowmaker | 2002 | Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson | Prime Video, Peacock, History Vault, Night Flight Plus, Shout! TV | Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Kanopy, Plex, YouTube (free with ads), Fandango at Home (free with ads), The CW | Prime Video Store, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
| The Hurt Locker | 2008 | Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie | Lionsgate+ | — | Prime Video Store, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
| Zero Dark Thirty | 2012 | Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke | Netflix, Paramount+, Sony Pictures Core | — | Prime Video Store, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
| Detroit | 2017 | John Boyega, Will Poulter | ALLBLK, Howdy, Lionsgate+ | Tubi, The CW, VIX | Apple TV |
| A House of Dynamite | 2025 | Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson | Netflix | — | — |
Which service has the most Bigelow films?
By our count, Lionsgate+, Netflix, Prime Video and Shout! TV share the most, 3 of 11. Together, Lionsgate+ and Netflix carried 6 of the 11 on the check date.
| Subscription service | Kathryn Bigelow films included |
|---|---|
| Lionsgate+ | 3 of 11 |
| Netflix | 3 of 11 |
| Prime Video | 3 of 11 |
| Shout! TV | 3 of 11 |
| Howdy | 2 of 11 |
| Night Flight Plus | 2 of 11 |
| Peacock | 2 of 11 |
| ALLBLK | 1 of 11 |
On October 11, 2026: Lionsgate+ had Blue Steel, The Hurt Locker and Detroit. Netflix had Point Break, Zero Dark Thirty and A House of Dynamite.
Bigelow movies you can watch free
These 5 films were free with ads on at least one US service on October 11, 2026. Kanopy and Hoopla work through many public libraries; the other apps need a free account at most.
- The Loveless (1983): Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Kanopy, Plex
- Blue Steel (1990): Tubi, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex
- Point Break (1991): Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex, YouTube (free with ads)
- K-19: The Widowmaker (2002): Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Kanopy, Plex, YouTube (free with ads), Fandango at Home (free with ads), The CW
- Detroit (2017): Tubi, The CW, VIX
The hard-to-find ones
Near Dark (1987) has no US streaming, free or digital rental option listed on JustWatch as of October 11, 2026.
What her credits show
The Hurt Locker won both best picture and best director at the 2010 Academy Awards; the Academy lists Bigelow among the film’s producers as well as its director. Rotten Tomatoes credits her as a screenwriter on Near Dark and Blue Steel, and as a producer on K-19: The Widowmaker, Zero Dark Thirty, Detroit and A House of Dynamite. JustWatch lists Anthony Mackie among the leads of The Hurt Locker and Detroit.
If you are starting out, try Near Dark, Point Break, Strange Days, The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty. We have looked at where the tension in Bigelow’s action movies comes from, explained The Hurt Locker’s ending, and compared Point Break with Terminator 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Point Break (1991)?
As of October 11, 2026, Point Break streams with a subscription on Netflix, Peacock and Shout! TV, and free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi and YouTube.
Where can I watch The Hurt Locker?
As of October 11, 2026, The Hurt Locker streams with a subscription on Lionsgate+.
Is A House of Dynamite streaming?
As of October 11, 2026, A House of Dynamite streams with a subscription on Netflix.
Which streaming service has the most Kathryn Bigelow movies?
By our count on October 11, 2026, Lionsgate+, Netflix, Prime Video and Shout! TV tie for the most, with 3 of the 11 films she directed each.
Can I watch Kathryn Bigelow movies for free?
Yes, 5 of the 11 films stream free with ads somewhere in the US. The apps with the most of them are Tubi, Kanopy, Plex, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV. Kanopy needs a participating library card.
Sources
- Kathryn Bigelow filmography — Rotten Tomatoes, accessed October 11, 2026
- The 82nd Academy Awards (2010) — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- JustWatch US streaming guide — title-by-title US availability and credits, checked October 11, 2026