The Great Hack (2019) movie poster

The Great Hack (2019)

"They took your data. Then they took control."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 76% (RT: 85%, MC: 67) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Documentary

Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Director
Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (564 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Brittany Kaiser as Self - Former Dir. of Business Development, Cambridge Analytica
David Carroll as Self - Associate Professor Parsons School of Design
Paul-Olivier Dehaye as Self - Founder @PersonalDataIO
Ravi Naik as Self - Data Rights Solicitor
Julian Wheatland as Self - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL
Carole Cadwalladr as Self - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian
Christopher Wiley as Self - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower
Paul Hilder as Self - Writer/Political Technologist
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 564 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 76%.
Overview
Data—arguably the world’s most valuable asset—is being weaponized to wage cultural and political wars. The dark world of data exploitation is uncovered through the unpredictable, personal journeys of players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data story. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim cited several classic documentary films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Great Hack is a 2019 documentary film directed by Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim. Data—arguably the world’s most valuable asset—is being weaponized to wage cultural and political wars. The dark world of data exploitation is uncovered through the unpredictable, personal journeys of players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data story.

The film has been rated by 564 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a documentary film, The Great Hack delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Great Hack (2019) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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