Movies About Hacking

From Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

The Matrix is a sci-fi action classic that follows computer programmer Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) as he is drawn into a rebellion against machines that have taken over the world and imprisoned humanity within a simulated reality known as the Matrix. With the help of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a variety of other rebels, Thomas embarks on a quest to discover the truth behind the Matrix and free humanity from its digital slavemasters. Along the way, Thomas discovers he is the chosen one, and must face off against the powerful AI agent, Smith (Hugo Weaving), in order to save humanity.

From Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara
Rated R

Her is a 2013 American science fiction romantic drama directed by Spike Jonze. Set in the Los Angeles of the near future, the film follows Theodore Twombly, a recently-divorced, introverted man portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. Theodore purchases a new artificial intelligence operating system, Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson, to help with his day-to-day tasks. Over time, Theodore and Samantha begin to form an emotional bond and fall in love, testing the boundaries of human-machine relationships. The film explores themes of loneliness, the meaning of love, and human relationships in a technological age.

From Morten Tyldum, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech
Rated PG-13

The Imitation Game is a 2014 biographical drama film directed by Morten Tyldum, based on the life of renowned British cryptanalyst, mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing. Set in the 1940s, the film follows Turing's efforts to crack the Enigma code during World War II, which was used by the Germans to encrypt their communications. Turing, along with fellow scientists and code-breakers, battle against time and against the unrelenting power of Nazi Germany to discover the code and stop the war. Along the way, Turing must also contend with his own personal struggles, as he is ostracized for his homosexuality and his attempts to keep it a secret from his colleagues. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing and Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, a fellow code-breaker who aids Turing in his quest to crack the Enigma code. The Imitation Game is a powerful and emotional exploration of Turing's life, his importance in the war effort, and his legacy as a pioneer in computer science.

From Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara
Rated PG-13

The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film follows astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) who, after being presumed dead and left behind on a mission to Mars, has to survive on the hostile planet until he can find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Watney has to rely on his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive the unforgiving environment of Mars, as the remaining crew of the mission make plans to rescue him. With the fate of Watney in the balance, the crew of the mission fight against time, incredible odds, and their own personal demons to bring him home.

From David Fincher, starring Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated R

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo follows Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), a journalist investigating the 40 year-old unsolved disappearance of Harriet Vanger, the niece of industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer). To assist in his investigation, he is aided by the enigmatic and troubled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara). As they uncover shocking connections, they must contend with a violent adversary who will stop at nothing to protect his secrets. With twists, turns and edge-of-your-seat suspense, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is an intense and thrilling mystery.

From David Fincher, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara
Rated PG-13

The Social Network is a 2010 drama film, directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. It stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard student who creates a social networking site called "The Facebook". The film chronicles the rise of Zuckerberg and the legal battles that arise due to the success of the site. It focuses on the personal and professional relationships of Zuckerberg, as well as the rivalries, legal disputes, and personal challenges he faced in creating the site. The film also explores the impact of the site on modern culture, from its influence on the way people communicate with each other to its role in the rise of online activism. The Social Network was met with critical acclaim and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning three. It is widely regarded as one of the best films of the 21st century.

From Alex Gibney, starring David Sanger, Emad Kiyaei, Eric Chien, Liam O'Murchu
Rated PG-13

Zero Days is a 2016 documentary directed by Alex Gibney that examines the events leading up to and following the Stuxnet virus attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. The film tracks the development of the virus, and how it was deployed by a group of hackers working for both the US and Israeli governments. The film also explores the implications of the attack, both in terms of global security and the geopolitical implications of cyber warfare. Through interviews with experts and those involved in the attack, the film provides an in-depth look at the implications of state-sponsored cyber warfare, and the implications for global security.

From Duncan Jones, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Source Code is a science fiction thriller directed by Duncan Jones and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The story follows the story of US Army helicopter pilot, Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal), who is sent on a mission to discover the identity of a bomber who threatened to blow up a commuter train in Chicago. He is sent on this mission through the use of a new technology called the "Source Code" that allows him to inhabit the body of another person for a limited period of time in order to observe and manipulate events in the past. With the help of a fellow passenger, Christina (Michelle Monaghan), Stevens must race against time to stop the bomber before he can strike again. Along the way, Stevens discovers the truth about the Source Code and the power it has to change the future.

From Cullen Hoback, starring Max Schrems, Moby, Mark Zuckerberg, Orson Scott Card
Rated Not Rated

From Oliver Stone, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto
Rated R

From Brian Knappenberger, starring Anon2World, Anonyops, Julian Assange, Aaron Barr
Rated Not Rated

From John Badham, starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, Dabney Coleman
Rated PG

From Len Wiseman, starring Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q
Rated PG-13

From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer
Rated PG-13

From Phil Alden Robinson, starring Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Sidney Poitier, Jo Marr
Rated PG-13

From Josef Rusnak, starring Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated R

From F. Gary Gray, starring Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron
Rated PG-13

From Marc Abraham, starring Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Alan Alda, Tim Eddis
Rated PG-13

From Nicholaus Goossen, starring Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, Peter Dante
Rated R

From Jason Cohen, starring Rod Canion, Jim Harris, Bill Murto, Bill Fargo
Rated Not Rated

From David Cronenberg, starring Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ian Holm, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Joseph Kosinski, starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner
Rated PG

From Steven Lisberger, starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan
Rated PG

From D.J. Caruso, starring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis
Rated PG-13

From Dominic Sena, starring John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle
Rated R