9 Movies About Hacking: From The Net to Swordfish
If you're a fan of technology and hacking, there are many movies that explore this exciting world. These films and series provide a glimpse into the world of hacking and the impact it can have.
The Net
Directed by Irwin Winkler in 1995, The Net stars Sandra Bullock as a computer programmer who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after discovering a mysterious disk containing valuable information.
TMDB rating: 5.981 / 10 (1137 votes)View on IMDB
Hackers
Directed by Iain Softley in 1995, Hackers stars Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie as a group of young hackers who uncover a plot to unleash a dangerous computer virus and must work together to stop it.
TMDB rating: 6.288 / 10 (1064 votes)View on IMDB
WarGames
Directed by John Badham in 1983, WarGames stars Matthew Broderick as a teenage computer whiz who accidentally hacks into a military supercomputer and almost starts World War III.
TMDB rating: 7.07 / 10 (1546 votes)View on IMDB
Sneakers
Directed by Phil Alden Robinson in 1992, Sneakers is a comedy-drama that follows a team of security experts who become involved in a dangerous conspiracy after being hired to steal a top-secret black box.
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 (755 votes)View on IMDB
Swordfish
Directed by Dominic Sena in 2001, Swordfish stars John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, and Halle Berry in an action-packed thriller about a skilled computer hacker who is coerced into helping a group of criminals pull off a high-stakes heist.
TMDB rating: 6.216 / 10 (2342 votes)View on IMDB
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Directed by David Fincher in 2011, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is an adaptation of Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel, featuring Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander, a talented computer hacker who helps a journalist solve a mysterious disappearance.
TMDB rating: 7.357 / 10 (6254 votes)View on IMDB
Live Free or Die Hard
Directed by Len Wiseman in 2007, Live Free or Die Hard is the fourth installment in the Die Hard series, starring Bruce Willis as John McClane, who teams up with a young hacker to stop a cyber-terrorist attack on the United States.
TMDB rating: 6.596 / 10 (5183 votes)View on IMDB
Blackhat
Directed by Michael Mann in 2015, Blackhat stars Chris Hemsworth as a convicted hacker who is released from prison to help the FBI and Chinese government track down a dangerous cybercriminal.
TMDB rating: 5.472 / 10 (1816 votes)View on IMDB
Zero Days
Directed by Alex Gibney in 2016, Zero Days is a documentary that explores the world of cyber warfare, focusing on the development and deployment of the Stuxnet computer worm, a sophisticated piece of malware used to attack Iran's nuclear program.
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 (195 votes)View on IMDB
Whether you're looking for action-packed thrillers or thought-provoking documentaries, these movies about hacking are sure to entertain and educate. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
