The Great Hack
2019, English. Directed by Karim Amer & Jehane Noujaim.
They took your data. Then they took control.
Explore how a data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolize the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 609 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Hack
The Great Hack is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Karim AmerDirector
- Jehane NoujaimDirector
- Brittany KaiserSelf - Former Dir. of Business Development, Cambridge Analytica
- David CarrollSelf - Associate Professor Parsons School of Design
- Paul-Olivier DehayeSelf - Founder @PersonalDataIO
- Ravi NaikSelf - Data Rights Solicitor
- Julian WheatlandSelf - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL
- Carole CadwalladrSelf - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian
- Christopher WileySelf - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower
- Paul HilderSelf - Writer/Political Technologist
- Emma Graham-HarrisonSelf - International Affairs Correspondent, The Observer
- Gill PhillipsSelf - Legal Council, The Guardian
- Sarah DonaldsonSelf - Arts Editor, The Observer
- Roger McNameeSelf - Early Facebook Investor
Details
- Released
- 26 January 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karim Amer, Erin Barnett, Pedro Kos
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The Great Hack: quick answers
Is The Great Hack worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 609 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Hack?
The Great Hack runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Great Hack have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Hack. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Hack parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Great Hack yet.
Which OTT platform is The Great Hack on?
The Great Hack is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Hack?
If you liked The Great Hack, try Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos, Weiner, Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain.
Who directed The Great Hack?
The Great Hack (2019) was directed by Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim and stars Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye.