Hackers

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Hackers

PG-13

1995

1h 44m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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A teenage hacker finds himself framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. Master hacker Dade Murphy, aka Zero Cool, aka Crash Override, has been banned from touching a keyboard for seven years after crashing over 1,500 Wall Street computers at the age of 11. Now keen to get back in front of a monitor, he finds himself in more trouble than ever.

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Critics Consensus

Hackers has a certain stylish appeal, but its slick visuals and appealing young cast can't compensate for a clichéd and disappointingly uninspired story.

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

05/03/2013

2.5/4

Hackers isn't a very good movie, but it's a darn sight more fun than The Net.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

05/03/2013

After the mechanics of the thriller plot start to kick in, the film drags. And when it's time for the big cyber-showdown, we're stuck, once again, with footage of frantic typing.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

05/03/2013

1.5/4

This is a movie that sums up the worst of the computer era: zapping you with techno-cliches and trapping you in constant visual crash and burn.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Oct 30

2.5/4

...a slick, basically watchable endeavor...

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

09/18/2023

A-

It's not a picture for cynics, requiring some relaxation while Softley explores old tech and cartoon personalities, but it's a vibrant feature that's superbly executed, making for an entertaining sit for those willing to go along with it.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

08/27/2023

2.5/4

Cutting-edge ideas can’t quite compensate for a banal storyline.

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Aug 14

A fun movie that holds up very well.

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Apr 16

An essential film for understanding the ‘90s and how the image of hacker culture developed, but otherwise somewhat difficult to watch in 2026.

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Steve Y

@Cubby65 Apr 14

Set in some ultrahip New York of thefuture but geared towards 90s computer nerds. 20-year-old Angelina Jolie and Fisher Stevens (obviously enjoying his tole as a computer master) stand out, as well as Jonny Lee Miller sporting a believable American accent. However, flashy visuals and trite cyberspeak can't save this one.

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Farah R.

@Farah Apr 14

A film that captures the essence of the’90s, Hackers is best enjoyed as a time capsule for nostalgia rather than an intellectual thriller.

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Benjamin M.

@baltiben Apr 6

A time capsule of a movie. Premise and graphics are kinda lame but the costuming, music and acting (besides Fisher Stevens) are incredible even though the script meh. It’s so fun to watch and I still adore this movie!

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Crash B.

@Darkni18 Feb 27

Absolutely Amazing!!

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Synopsis

A teenage hacker finds himself framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. Master hacker Dade Murphy, aka Zero Cool, aka Crash Override, has been banned from touching a keyboard for seven years after crashing over 1,500 Wall Street computers at the age of 11. Now keen to get back in front of a monitor, he finds himself in more trouble than ever.

Director: Iain Softley
Producer: Michael Peyser, Ralph Winter
Screenwriter: Rafael Moreu
Production Co: United Artists
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 15, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.9M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo