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Blackhat

2015·Movie
2h 13min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic525.3Rotten Tomatoes33%24%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Breakneck and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, technology, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

We are no longer in control.

Nicholas Hathaway, a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.
High-Stakes CybercrimeGlobal Action ThrillerIntense EspionageTechnology & HackingUndercover OperationsModern EspionageFast-Paced SuspenseCross-Continental ChaseConspiracy & Betrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Mann, Peter Thorell, Lisa C. Satriano
Written by:
Morgan Davis Foehl
Produced by:
Michael Mann, Julie Herrin, Rosanna Ng Wai-San
Composed by:
Harry Gregson-Williams, Bernard Weiser, Gabe Hilfer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blackhat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blackhat legally?

Prime

Blackhat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blackhat worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackhat rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Blackhat?

2 h 13 min

Blackhat runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blackhat?

Critics43
Audiences44

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 44 out of 100, so both groups see Blackhat much the same way.

Was Blackhat a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is Blackhat in?

EnglishcnSpanishIndonesianItalianChineseGerman

It was made in English, with some cn, Spanish, Indonesian, Italian, Chinese, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blackhat?

93ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBOBRBS+79

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blackhat in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blackhat use?

Improbable Aiming SkillsConcealment Equals CoverEnhance ButtonApathetic CitizensBig BadBatman GambitJerkass Has a PointViewer-Friendly InterfaceJump ScareScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Recruiting the CriminalOoh, Me Accent's Slippingand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Blackhat, including Improbable Aiming Skills, Concealment Equals Cover, Enhance Button.