The Great Hack
"They took your data. Then they took control."
Originally released in 2019. The Great Hack is a documentary film. directed by Karim Amer.
Starring Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, and Paul-Olivier Dehaye
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (556 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top 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
as Self - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL
Carole Cadwalladr
as Self - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian
Christopher Wiley
as Self - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower
Paul Hilder
as Self - Writer/Political Technologist
Emma Graham-Harrison
as Self - International Affairs Correspondent, The Observer
Gill Phillips
as Self - Legal Council, The Guardian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Noujaim Films
- The Othrs
Frequently Asked Questions
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 jou...
Who directed The Great Hack?
The Great Hack was directed by Karim Amer.
How long is The Great Hack?
The Great Hack has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Great Hack released?
The Great Hack was released on January 26, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Hack?
The main cast of The Great Hack includes Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik, Julian Wheatland.
Is The Great Hack worth watching?
The Great Hack has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 556 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.