---
title: "Hacker"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hacker-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 413052
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hacker (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hacker-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hacker is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Satai Film, Know Rules Media, Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Ukrainian immigrant turns cyber‑rebel, targeting the banks that betrayed his family."

### Why Watch
- Explores cybercrime and personal revenge
- Atmospheric crime drama with a tech edge

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 95 minutes may leave some plot threads underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature crime and thriller elements, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, gritty, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hacker-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Akan Satayev
- **Networks / Studios**: Satai Film, Know Rules Media, Brillstein Entertainment Partners

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Callan McAuliffe** as *Alex Danyliuk*
- **Lorraine Nicholson** as *Kira Whittal*
- **Daniel Eric Gold** as *Sye*
- **Clifton Collins Jr.** as *Zed*
- **Zachary Bennett** as *Agent Curtis*
- **Kristian Truelsen** as *Chairman of the Federal Reserve*
- **Vlada Verevko** as *Alex's Mother*
- **Genadijs Dolganovs** as *Alex's Father*
- **Randy Thomas** as *Randy The Car Dealer*
- **Greg Hovanessian** as *Randy Bickle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What drives Alex to join the Darkweb organization?
He initially seeks to help his parents financially, later pursuing a personal vendetta after his mother loses her bank job.

### Q: Is Hacker based on real events?
The film is presented as a fictional story, not indicated to be based on true events.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: When was Hacker released in the United States?
It was released on December 2, 2016 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hacker — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/413052)
- [Hacker – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker)
- [Hacker - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker)
- [Hacker (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/341230-hacker/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*