---
title: "The Takeover"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-takeover-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 944864
imdb_id: "tt18082758"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 209
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Takeover (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-takeover-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Takeover" is a story about a self-proclaimed ethical hacker. This individual's life is significantly impacted when they intervene in a data breach on a high-tech self-driving bus. The bus's shutdown also inadvertently disrupts an international criminal network. As a result, the hacker becomes a target and is falsely implicated in a crime. A deepfake video is created, which appears to show the hacker committing a murder.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "When a hacker stops a bus data breach, she becomes the target of a deadly deepfake."

### Why Watch
- Ethical hacker protagonist drives the plot
- Blend of action and crime elements
- Compact 1h27m runtime keeps it brisk

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception reflected in modest ratings
- Tone & Suitability: Contains intense tech‑crime suspense and brief violent implications, best for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, cyber‑thriller, fast‑paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Annemarie van de Mond
- **Networks / Studios**: Fiction Valley

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Holly Mae Brood** as *Mel Bandison*
- **Géza Weisz** as *Thomas Deen*
- **Susan Radder** as *Roos*
- **Frank Lammers** as *Buddy*
- **Noortje Herlaar** as *Linde van Erp*
- **Walid Benmbarek** as *Idriss*
- **Lawrence Sheldon** as *Rogers*
- **Jenny Hsia** as *Teamlid*
- **Faye Kimmijser** as *Young Mel*
- **Mike Wijdenbosch** as *Robin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main profession of the lead character?
The lead, Mel Bandison, is a self‑proclaimed ethical hacker.

### Q: What triggers the conflict in the story?
She stops a data breach on a high‑tech self‑driving bus, which disrupts an international criminal network.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, crime, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It premiered on November 1, 2022 in the US.

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