The Great Hack
“They took your data. Then they took control.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Hack | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-11
Top Cast
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Brittany Kaiser
Self - Former Dir. of Business Development, Cambridge Analytica
David Carroll
Self - Associate Professor Parsons School of Design
Paul-Olivier Dehaye
Self - Founder @PersonalDataIO
Ravi Naik
Self - Data Rights Solicitor
Julian Wheatland
Self - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL
Carole Cadwalladr
Self - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian
Christopher Wiley
Self - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower
Paul Hilder
Self - Writer/Political Technologist
Emma Graham-Harrison
Self - International Affairs Correspondent, The Observer
Gill Phillips
Self - Legal Council, The Guardian
Sarah Donaldson
Self - Arts Editor, The Observer
Roger McNamee
Self - Early Facebook Investor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 24, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim
- Screenplay & Story
- Erin Barnett, Karim Amer, Pedro Kos
- Original Score
- Gil Talmi
- Original Title
- The Great Hack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Noujaim Films, The Othrs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim
Erin Barnett, Karim Amer, Pedro Kos
Gil Talmi
Basil Childers, Ian Moubayed
Erin Barnett, Carlos Rojas Felice
Karim Amer, Judy Korin, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Pedro Kos, Lynda Weinman
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Amer
Director
Jehane Noujaim
Director
Gil Talmi
Original Music Composer
Erin Barnett
Writer
Karim Amer
Producer
Erin Barnett
Editor
Judy Korin
Producer
Karim Amer
Writer
Pedro Kos
Writer
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Producer
Carlos Rojas Felice
Editor
Pedro Kos
Producer
Basil Childers
Director of Photography
Ian Moubayed
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Hack
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What is The Great Hack about?
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.
Who directed The Great Hack?
The Great Hack was directed by Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim.
Who stars in The Great Hack?
The principal cast of The Great Hack includes Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik, Julian Wheatland.
When was The Great Hack released and how long is it?
The Great Hack was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Hack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Hack was composed by Gil Talmi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Hack?
The Great Hack holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).