The Great Hack(2019)
They took your data. Then they took control.
The Great Hack 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.
The Great Hack (2019) is a documentary film directed by Karim Amer, released on January 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye and Ravi Naik. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 598 ratings.
- Director:
- Karim Amer
- Writers:
- Karim Amer, Erin Barnett, Pedro Kos
- Producers:
- Karim Amer, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Judy Korin
- Cinematographer:
- Basil Childers
- Composer:
- Gil Talmi
- Production:
- Noujaim Films, The Othrs
- Status:
- Released
The Great Hack (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Great Hack before you stream it.
The Great Hack Cast & Crew
Main 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
Julian Wheatland
as Self - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL
- Carole Cadwalladr
Carole Cadwalladr
as Self - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian
- Christopher Wiley
Christopher Wiley
as Self - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower
- Paul Hilder
Paul Hilder
as Self - Writer/Political Technologist
- Emma Graham-Harrison
Emma Graham-Harrison
as Self - International Affairs Correspondent, The Observer
- Gill Phillips
Gill Phillips
as Self - Legal Council, The Guardian
- Sarah Donaldson
Sarah Donaldson
as Self - Arts Editor, The Observer
Roger McNamee
as Self - Early Facebook Investor
Key crew
Directed by Karim Amer, written by Karim Amer, Erin Barnett and Pedro Kos, produced by Karim Amer, Geralyn White Dreyfous and Judy Korin.
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The Great Hack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 598 ratings.
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The Great Hack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Hack online?
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The Great Hack (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Hack?
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The main cast of The Great Hack (2019) includes Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik and Julian Wheatland. The film was directed by Karim Amer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Hack released?
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The Great Hack was released on January 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Great Hack worth watching?
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The Great Hack (2019) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 598 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Hack?
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