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Hackers

1995·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic467.0Rotten Tomatoes34%68%

Where to watch

HulufuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

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Hackers fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Pop culture, technology, and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

Their crime is curiosity.

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.
90s Cyberpunk ThrillerYouthful RebellionCult ClassicTechno-OptimismStylized VisualsPulsating SoundtrackHacking CultureFast-Paced IntrigueSubversive ProtagonistsDigital World

Crew

Directed by:
Iain Softley, Diana Dill
Written by:
Rafael Moreu
Produced by:
Iain Softley, Dianne Crittenden, Selwyn Roberts
Composed by:
Glenn Freemantle, Guy Pratt, Simon Boswell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hackers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hackers legally?

HulufuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaFawesome

Hackers is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hackers worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hackers rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Hackers?

1 h 45 min

Hackers runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hackers?

Critics40
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Hackers higher (67) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hackers a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Hackers in?

EnglishItalianJapaneseRussian

It was made in English, with some Italian, Japanese, Russian. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hackers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hackers in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hackers use?

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TV Tropes lists 102 storytelling tropes for Hackers, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Cloud Cuckoo Lander, It's All About Me.