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Hackers
1995 105 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.9
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: Iain Softley
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Description
Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$7.56M
Worldwide:
$7.56M
Starring
Jonny Lee Miller
Actor
Angelina Jolie
Actor
Jesse Bradford
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Hackers is widely regarded as a stylized, cult classic that prioritizes 90s aesthetic and vibrant character dynamics over technical realism. While many critics and viewers appreciate its charm and atmospheric energy, opinions diverge on whether its campy, hyperbolic portrayal of technology constitutes an entertaining experience or an outdated failure.
| Acting | The film features a standout early-career ensemble cast, with Angelina Jolie, Jonny Lee Miller, and Matthew Lillard delivering memorable and charismatic performances. | |
| Production | The soundtrack and visual style effectively capture a distinct, hyperbolic version of 1990s counterculture and MTV-era aesthetics. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a lighthearted, witty piece of satire that captures the spirit and subculture of early internet pioneers despite its technical inaccuracies. | |
| Originality | The technical depiction of hacking is entirely unrealistic, relying on garish, abstract visual metaphors instead of genuine computer mechanics. | |
| Accessibility | The film is split between those who view it as a campy 'nanar' cult classic that is intentionally fun to watch, and those who find it a shallow, confusingly dated thriller. |