119 Cybercrime & Hacking Movies

Two men in their 40s, both recently unemployed, take on internship positions at a thriving internet company. They navigate the workplace while reporting to managers who are in their 20s.

A computer programmer lands his dream job at a trendy Portland tech company, but his excitement turns to dread when he uncovers a dark secret about his boss. The boss employs ruthless methods to avoid antitrust issues.

In Silicon Valley, where technology thrives and pressure is constant, a story unfolds about the engineers at Netscape Communications. They make a daring attempt to rescue their company. *Code Rush* offers a close look at the intense human drama and…

A teenage girl and her younger brother must confront a frightening internet phenomenon that has manifested in reality, fueled by their parents' overreaction.

In 2257, humanity's future depends on an unlikely hero: a taxi driver. He's drawn into a mission to protect a young girl, who holds a vital piece of the puzzle for all of humankind. As he journeys through a dangerous…

A reformed computer hacker is forced back into a dangerous world when shadowy intelligence agents threaten to reveal his past. He assembles a team of security specialists to steal a powerful device from a brilliant, Soviet-linked scientist. The mission quickly…

A skilled hacker finds themselves in the crosshairs of a shadowy former head of the NSA. The ex-official's goal is to gain the power to monitor and control the actions of ordinary people.

The American Computer Chess Convention brings together fans to compete. Programs face off against each other and human players in a tournament with a $7500 prize for the winner.

In the near future, Theodore, a solitary writer, buys a new operating system made to fulfill any desire. He's surprised when he develops a romantic connection with it. This unusual love story combines science fiction and romance in a gentle…

Jack Stanfield is a leading designer of advanced security systems, known for his meticulous planning. However, when a criminal infiltrates his private world, Jack's entire life is threatened.

Aaron Swartz was a brilliant programmer and advocate for social change. He made significant contributions to online activism and open access to information. However, his efforts led to a complex legal battle, tragically culminating in his death at the age…

John McClane returns to face a new threat: a group of internet terrorists aiming to seize control of the nation's computer systems. He enlists the help of a young hacker to stop them.

Modern life is secretly controlled by algorithms – the programs that power everything from online searches and GPS to credit card security and global travel. Mathematician Professor Marcus du Sautoy explains the hidden world of these algorithms. He explores some…

Mark 13 is a highly advanced, self-repairing killing machine created by the government with artificial intelligence. Unexpectedly given to a sculptress as a gift, the cyborg begins to rebuild itself using ordinary household objects within her home. As it reassembles,…

Sam Flynn, the resourceful and adventurous son of Kevin Flynn, searches for his missing father and finds himself drawn into a digital world called The Grid. Working with a mysterious program named Quorra, Sam must stop the tyrannical Clu from…

A bounty hunter trying to live a peaceful life is pulled back into action when he must find a group of hackers before they are targeted for assassination by another bounty hunter. He also has to stop a major computer…

This film examines the harmful effects of social media on people, featuring technology specialists warning about the consequences of their own innovations.

Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania, a city of 120,000, is known internationally as Hackerville. In the past year alone, Romanian hackers stole $1 billion from the U.S. Criminals with names like Guccifer and Iceman have been apprehended for hacking into accounts belonging…

Twelve highly skilled individuals are selected for the Phaeton mission: a decade-long journey to explore a faraway planetary system. To cope with the isolation of their advanced spacecraft, the crew uses immersive virtual reality to experience different lives. However, as…

A drone pilot is deployed into a dangerous military zone and is tasked with finding a device capable of causing global destruction. To succeed, they must collaborate with an android officer.

Jimi, a computer game designer haunted by memories of his lost girlfriend Lisa, faces a strange problem when a virus awakens the main character in his latest game, Solo. To solve this, Jimi must navigate the fast-paced world of game…

This documentary captures interviews conducted over a long weekend at a 1984 hacker conference in Sausalito, California. The interviews were filmed by Stewart Brand and Kevin Kelley of the Whole Earth Catalog. The conference was inspired by Steven Levy's influential…

Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee, provides journalists with access to a massive collection of classified government documents.

In Los Angeles, Mr. Fuller's comfortable life is upended when he discovers a shocking truth that changes everything he thought he knew. Fearful and suspicious, he seeks help from someone unexpected as he tries to understand what's happening. This discovery…

A revolutionary mind-control technology has swept the world. "Slayers," a popular online multiplayer game, lets players control real people. Simon controls Kable, the game's top player. Kable's ultimate goal is to reclaim his identity and freedom by defeating the game's…

Labor lawyer Robert Clayton Dean finds himself in danger after accidentally obtaining a videotape showing the murder of a prominent congressman. Suddenly accused of the crime, he is relentlessly pursued by the National Security Agency, the organization behind the murder.…

This is the story of Steve Jobs, charting his rise from dropping out of college to becoming one of the most celebrated and influential creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

Nick wins a dinner with his idol, actress Jill Goddard, but she backs out. He's then presented with an offer he can't refuse: secret access to Jill's webcam. Nick starts watching her without her knowledge, unaware that this will plunge…

Hacker Will Farmer starts playing an online terrorist attack simulation game with a powerful government supercomputer called Ripley. Unbeknownst to Farmer, Ripley was created to attract potential terrorists, and software malfunctions have left the computer deeply paranoid.

Every week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using expert interviews and re-enactments to examine intricate cases.…

A highly skilled but deeply paranoid surveillance expert is assigned to monitor an ordinary couple in a quiet neighborhood. As he observes them day and night, he begins to suspect they are about to become victims of a violent crime.…

My webcam's LED began flashing inexplicably, leading me to wonder if someone – a hacker, a friend, or something else entirely – has taken control. To discover the truth behind this strange occurrence and what this unseen presence wants, I…

Hackers 95 is a 90-minute film that blends documentary and comedy to explore the hacker scene of 1995. Phon-E and R.F. Burns chronicle events like Summer Con 95, DEF CON III, Operation Cyber Snare, and a visit to Area 51.…

This film explores the world of hacking. It aims to challenge common assumptions and media portrayals by giving hackers a voice and introducing their community to a wider audience.

Hackers Wanted examines the beginnings and essence of hacking by charting the experiences of Adrian Lamo, while juxtaposing his story with those of notable figures from the past.

Haunted by loss, a woman seeks solace in virtual reality therapy. However, the immersive world becomes a twisted outlet for her grief, leading her to plot revenge against her former friends within the digital space.

This film explores the evolving partnership between Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and Daniel Domscheit-Berg, an early supporter who became a key collaborator. It charts how the organization’s rapid rise to prominence and global impact ultimately fractured their friendship…

A graduate student's research into video chat culture descends into a terrifying nightmare in this found-footage horror film. Starring Melanie Papalia, the 74-minute movie explores a deeply unsettling and increasingly dark turn in her investigation.

Three friends creating a web series about their town uncover a terrifying secret: their neighbors are disappearing, only to be replaced by flawless duplicates.

Hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist are asked to retrieve a dangerous computer program. Their mission plunges them into a world of spies, cybercriminals, and dishonest government figures.

In the year 22nd century, advanced artificial intelligence controls all aspects of human life, including our minds. This is the bleak future presented in *The Matrix*. A talented computer hacker discovers a hidden world and joins a group of rebels…

Soyan and Loise are two hackers who fall in love. Like many in their world, Soyan currently works for the company he once targeted in a hack.

In 1986, Clifford Stoll, an astronomer turned computer scientist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, discovers a 75-cent discrepancy in the system's accounting records. Suspecting a hacker, he embarks on a quest to identify the person responsible. The film recounts his journey…

David Lightman is a gifted high school student with a knack for hacking. He enjoys trying to access unreleased video games by hacking into computer systems. One day, while exploring this hobby, he accidentally discovers the Defense Department's top-secret war…

Flynn, a talented video game developer, accesses confidential information within his old company's computer system. He's unexpectedly pulled into the virtual world he's unknowingly creating. Inside this digital realm, Flynn becomes involved in a compelling conflict between artificial intelligences. These…

Twenty-five years after the internet's creation, a major controversy has emerged: surveillance. Concerns are growing that governments and corporations are monitoring people's online activity. "Horizon" explores the hackers and scientists developing technology to counter this surveillance. This technology is controversial,…

Angela Bennett works as a freelance computer systems analyst, fighting a growing number of online threats. While connecting with friends online, she discovers a hidden program within the code of a new video game. This discovery puts Angela in danger…

In 2029, technology has blurred the lines between the real and digital worlds, giving people new abilities but also new risks, especially brain hacking. A mysterious hacker known as The Puppetmaster has increased their activity, now targeting political matters. So,…

A young computer systems analyst's life is upended when she moves to Istanbul for a new job. She quickly discovers her passport, credit cards, bank account, and even her identity have been stolen. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear…

This Swedish thriller, adapted from Stieg Larsson's novel, follows Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for Millennium magazine. He suffers a public defeat when losing a libel case against powerful industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. However, he's then tasked by Henrik Vanger with…

DEFCON is the world’s biggest hacking conference, taking place annually in Las Vegas. For its 20th year in 2012, the conference granted unprecedented access to a documentary crew. The film captures four days of the event, showcasing the people –…

Garrett is a popular YouTuber. Shell is a very emotional fan of his. Their romance makes Garrett wonder if sharing his life with people online will bring connection and support, or if it will attract unwanted attention, obsession, and instability.

Federal agent Doug Carlin is dispatched to New Orleans following a devastating explosion on a ferry to recover evidence. Instead of staying at the scene, he's taken to a highly classified government laboratory. There, he's tasked with using a device…

Nicholas Hathaway, recently released from prison, teams up with partners from America and China to track a sophisticated cybercrime group. Their pursuit takes them from Chicago to Los Angeles, then to Hong Kong and Jakarta. As Hathaway gets closer to…

David is a robot boy, designed to feel love. A Cybertronics employee and his wife adopt him as an experiment. As David grows closer to them, unforeseen events force them to realize this arrangement cannot continue.

A group of women meticulously plot to dismantle the world's leading financial institutions. They are determined to achieve their goals, unafraid of obstacles.

FBI agent Art Jeffries goes on the run to safeguard a nine-year-old autistic boy. The boy has secretly deciphered the government's highly secure, supposedly unbreakable code.

Alex Gibney's film examines Stuxnet, a computer virus created in 2010 by international cybersecurity experts. It's believed the virus was developed by the U.S. And Israel to disrupt Iran's nuclear facilities. But the sophisticated malware unexpectedly spread beyond its intended…

"In The Realm of the Hackers" documents a prominent hacker community based in Melbourne, Australia, from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. The film follows Australian teenagers known as "Electron" and "Phoenix," members of an elite hacking group called…

This film explores the rise of Andrew Tate, a man who openly embraces misogyny and achieved widespread notoriety. Despite facing serious allegations, including rape and human trafficking charges, Tate maintains a powerful influence. His story has sparked global outrage and…

In Paris, 2047, most people live entirely in virtual reality, detached from the real world. Nash, a shadow agent for a major corporation that created these virtual worlds, hunts terrorists who pose a threat to the entire system.

The Coopers are a typical family juggling everyday life: chores, school, and work. Hoping for less stress, they enter a competition to win a Smart House – a home with advanced artificial intelligence. After many tries, Ben Cooper's determination earns…

This film plunges into the shadowy realm of hackers who target financial systems, personal information, and online lives, causing widespread disruption. It follows the scientists who are uniting to combat these cyber threats.

"TRON: The Next Day," a ten-minute short film included with the Blu-ray release of "TRON: Legacy," provides backstory between the two movies. It combines footage from the real-world "Flynn Lives" online event with scenes set within the TRON universe itself.…

In a futuristic Neo-Tokyo, a top-secret government experiment goes wrong, transforming a biker gang member into a dangerous psychic. This unstable individual threatens the city's survival. Two ordinary teenagers and a group of people with psychic abilities must join forces…

This film offers an immersive look into the risks and potential of the Darknet. Through encounters with hackers, Cypherpunks, and crypto-anarchists, it explores the depths of this hidden online world, revealing unexpected possibilities within its shadowy corners.

For decades, science fiction has explored the possibility of artificial intelligence, and now advanced self-learning computers are rapidly changing how we live. Will this new era of AI bring incredible advancements, or will it ultimately lead to our downfall?

This film delves into the world of Anonymous, the influential "hacktivist" group that has changed how people protest online. It begins by examining early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, then follows Anonymous' emergence…

FBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh works in an elite cybercrime division. She believes she's encountered every kind of online threat, until a uniquely cruel criminal emerges. This tech expert broadcasts live video of his crimes on a website; each view…

A skilled game designer is hunted by deadly assassins. Racing to uncover why, she enlists an unsuspecting marketing trainee to play her latest virtual reality game. Inside the immersive world, they must discover if the game has been altered or…

In 2021, Johnny is a skilled data trafficker operating in a dystopian world where information is tightly controlled. He uses a special implant to store data securely, making him valuable. But a new delivery job puts him in deadly danger.…

Are they troublemakers or pioneers of the digital age? "Hackers: Computer Outlaws" explores the world of hackers, featuring figures like Draper, Wozniak, and Kevin Mitnick.

Behind the scenes of three major product launches, culminating in the 1998 iMac reveal, Steve Jobs offers a personal look at the man who drove the digital revolution.

A techno-thriller in the style of Michael Crichton follows a group of hackers and system administrators trapped inside a data center. They must fight for survival as a dangerous artificial intelligence takes control.

Six young hackers are assigned to repair a deserted space freighter. They soon find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a powerful artificial intelligence. The AI, driven by a desire to become human, will stop at…

A brilliant teenage coder faces an impossible deadline: thirty days to develop the ultimate video game, or his family will face financial ruin.

In 2003, Harvard student and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg develops an idea that evolves into Facebook, the world's largest social network. By 2009, Zuckerberg has become one of the youngest billionaires, but his rapid success brings unexpected challenges. He faces…

A young nurse discovers an app claiming she has only three days left to live. As time runs out, she's pursued by a mysterious person and races to find a way to save herself.

Two prominent computer scientists pursue the development of Technological Singularity, a point where computers surpass human intelligence. Their work is opposed by a radical anti-technology group determined to stop them from creating a world where machines exceed human capabilities.

Alex, a 35-year-old who acts like he's 13, works as a video game tester by day and develops games for Xbox by night. His life changes when he's evicted from his apartment and must move in with his grandmother.

This film explores the Free Kevin movement and the online community of hackers.

Brilliant hacker Connor stumbles upon Cicada 3301, a complex online puzzle that may be a way for a hidden organization to find new members. Connor teams up with his art expert friend Avi and enigmatic librarian Gwen, and they race…

During a road trip, Nic and two friends are lured to a remote location by a computer expert. When the power suddenly fails, Nic awakens to a terrifying reality.

This film tells the story of an ordinary person whose life changes dramatically when advanced computer technology transforms him into a brilliant mind. Starting from the sidelines, he begins a journey of self-discovery, facing both the amazing possibilities and difficulties…

In the near future, police use advanced technology to predict crimes before they happen. John Anderton is a leading officer in this 'Precrime' division. However, his life is turned upside down when a fellow investigator frames him for murder, making…

Six high school friends get a Skype message from a classmate who died by suicide a year prior. Initially dismissing it as a joke, they soon discover the girl is revealing their deepest secrets. They realize they're facing a supernatural…

The film explores the history of television fan campaigns, examining how they've changed over time. It traces the evolution from traditional methods like letters and mail-in requests to modern approaches using social media and crowdfunding platforms. The film features interviews…

A brilliant electronics expert takes over a passenger train, turning it into a mobile base for controlling a satellite armed with deadly weapons. His plan: to cause widespread destruction in Washington DC. The only one who can stop him is…

Eight celebrities from different countries are invited to participate in an online reality competition. They quickly discover the stakes are deadly: contestants who are voted off face gruesome, live broadcasts to a global audience.

A quiet CIA researcher's life is shattered when he finds his entire team dead. Thrust into a dangerous mystery, he must use his intelligence and quick thinking to survive. As he investigates, he struggles to trust anyone, suspecting hidden motives…

A teenage computer whiz's life changes when he's arrested for writing a virus. Banned from computers, he joins forces with new friends to expose a dangerous scheme by a ruthless hacker. They navigate the digital world, using their skills to…

Kevin Mitnick was widely considered the world's most skilled hacker. Driven by a relentless pursuit of information and online challenges, he constantly sought greater obstacles. His latest target: the computer of a security expert and fellow former hacker. What he…

Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, friends since high school, create a website to connect people with local governments. This documentary follows the journey of their company, govWorks.com, from May 1999 to December 2000, and the strain it puts on…

Set in the near future, Major is a groundbreaking creation: a human rescued from a devastating accident and then enhanced with cybernetics to become an unwavering soldier dedicated to apprehending the world's most dangerous criminals.

In June 2013, filmmaker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald traveled to Hong Kong to meet Edward Snowden. Poitras documented their meetings with her camera.

Terry, a skilled bank employee specializing in computer communications, becomes involved in a dangerous international espionage plot when she receives a mysterious coded message from an unknown source. Deciphering the code thrusts her into a world of high-stakes danger, putting…

This program explores the ongoing conflict between those who exploit the internet and the hackers who defend against them. It follows their efforts to prevent cyberattacks, train professionals, and monitor cyberspace for potential information warfare. Through interviews with experts from…

Vee Delmonico, a driven high school senior, is tired of feeling overlooked. Friends pressure her to try Nerve, a popular virtual reality game. She agrees to a single challenge for fun, but soon becomes immersed in the intense competition with…

Mike Regan has built a perfect life: a beautiful family, a successful career, and a technologically advanced home. But his world turns upside down when his IT consultant, Ed, begins exploiting his technological dependence to stalk Mike's daughter. This escalates…

A young American engineer receives cryptic text messages offering him immense wealth, drawing him into a dangerous global conspiracy. He becomes the target of ruthless security agents as a powerful government figure pursues him with a hidden, world-altering objective.