Hacker (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Hacker is a 2015 crime thriller directed by Akan Satayev, starring Rian Michelsen as 13-year-old Alex, Callan McAuliffe and Tracy Tong. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $11,239 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Akan Satayev
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Satai Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hacker About?
The premise of Hacker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Alex, an immigrant from Ukraine, arrives in Canada and becomes entangled with a shadowy online criminal organization known as Darkweb. Initially, his involvement is driven by a desire to support his parents financially. However, the situation escalates into a personal quest for revenge against the banking system after his mother loses her job. He finds himself targeted and must confront the consequences of his actions.
Hacker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friend
- bangkok thailand
- thailand
- hacker
- toronto ontario canada
- london ontario canada
- canada
- hong kong
- co written by director
- atm
- stock market
- credit card
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- fraud
- dark web
- bitcoin
- computer
- mobile phone
- blackberry
- wat arun
- prison
- internet cafe
- profanity
- f word
- bloody violence
- violence
- fistfight
- female stripper
- cyber crime
- theft
- police
- impersonating
- scam
- cyber attack
- ambush
- murder
- dead body
- mafia
- con artist
- computer hack
- jail
- arrested by the police
- feud
- gun violence
- new york
- taiwan
- school bully
- prank
- stealing money
- bank
- gang member
Hacker Cast & Characters
Rian Michelsen leads the cast as 13-year-old Alex, with Callan McAuliffe as Alex Danyliuk and Tracy Tong as Toronto News Reporter. Directed by Akan Satayev; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Akan Satayev
- Rian Michelsen as 13-year-old Alex
- Callan McAuliffe as Alex Danyliuk
- Tracy Tong as Toronto News Reporter
- Kamila Drotlef as Toronto Nightclub Girl
Also Starring in Hacker
· 32 more- Tal Aulbrook Toronto Post Office Clerk
- Daniel Eric Gold Sye
- Rory O'Shea International News Reporter
- Jai Day Zed's Security
- Zachary Bennett Agent Curtis
- Clifton Collins Jr. Zed
- Lorraine Nicholson Kira Whittal
- Temur Mamisashvili Hong Kong Club Bouncer (uncredited)
- Ken Law Ho-Ming Hong Kong Nightclub Fighter
- Kristian Truelsen Chairman of the Federal Reserve
- Randy Thomas Randy The Car Dealer
- Philippe Joly Colombian Hitman
- Simon Northwood Mob Buyer
- James Cade Chris
- Greg Hovanessian Randy Bickle
- Christopher Cordell Federal Agent
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- Genadijs Dolganovs Alex's Father
- Rafael Kalamat IBC Security Officer
- Andrew Dasz Colombian Hitman
- Darryl Flatman Tommy
- Alyssa Veniece Asian Masseuse
- Birgitte Solem Cute 'Banker Woman'
- Vlada Verevko Alex's Mother
- Jas Dhanda Stock Exchange Writer
- Chantal Craig Susan The Realtor
- Mary Kitchen London News Reporter
- Barbara de la Fuente London Post Office Clerk
- Allyson Pratt Robin
- Rod Black New York Reporter
- Jim K. Chan Jewellery Store Owner
- Andrew Hinkson Canadian Immigration Officer
- Alan Wai HK Nightclub Fighter's friend
Hacker Plot Summary
What happens in Hacker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alex Danyliuk, Callan McAuliffe, grows up in Canada in a family of immigrants that quietly struggles to make ends meet, living on welfare as they try to build a better future. He fills his days online, immersed in games, and later earns money as a “Clicker,” generating traffic to websites to bring in revenue. When he leaves home to attend college in Toronto, Alex moves from offline hustle to a sharper edge of crime, partnering with Sye, Daniel Eric Gold a street-smart hustler who introduces him to the world of black-market trading. They start with lost and stolen credit cards and fake transactions, testing how far they can push the system.
Full summary
The whole story of Hacker, scene by scene
Hacker Box Office
Hacker grossed $11,239 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.2K
- US & Canada
- $11.2K
Hacker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hacker.
How Well Do You Know Hacker?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
In which country does Alex’s family settle after immigrating?
Hacker Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Anonymous” and “Darkweb - Kontrolle ist eine Illusion”.
- Also known as
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- Anonymous
- Darkweb - Kontrolle ist eine Illusion
- Hacker (2016)
- Bilgisayar Korsanı
- Hacker: Todo el crimen tiene un inicio (Anonymous)
- 해커
- Хакер
- האקר
- Dark Web - Kontrolle ist eine Illusion
- อัจฉริยะแฮกข้ามโลก
- 黑客
- Hacker: Todo Crime Tem Um Início
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- Hacker - Todo Crime Tem Um Início
- Haker
- Tin Tặc: Thế Giới Ngầm
- 持たざるものが全てを奪う／HACKER
- Hakeris
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Hacker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Hacker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hacker?
Hacker runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Hacker released?
Hacker was released on September 19, 2015.
Who directed Hacker?
Hacker was directed by Akan Satayev.
More films by Akan Satayev Who is in the cast of Hacker?
Hacker stars Rian Michelsen as 13-year-old Alex, Callan McAuliffe as Alex Danyliuk and Tracy Tong as Toronto News Reporter, among 36 credited actors.
How much did Hacker make at the box office?
Hacker grossed $11,239 worldwide.
Does Hacker have a post-credit scene?
No. Hacker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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