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Hacker (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Hacker is a 2016 short action thriller directed by Rafael B. Silva, starring Rafaella Cândido as Hacker (voice), Leoci Medeiros and Marcelo Nunes. It runs 13 minutes and earned $11,239 worldwide.

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Hacker (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Director
Rafael B. Silva
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hacker About?

The premise of Hacker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Bruno, a provocative vlogger, finds himself entangled in a perilous political scandal after receiving and publishing sensitive evidence from an anonymous online source. As the World Cup and an important election loom, Bruno must fight to protect himself, uncovering a web of deceit and facing significant danger along the way.

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Cast & crew

Hacker Cast & Characters

Rafaella Cândido leads the cast as Hacker (voice), with Leoci Medeiros as Bruno and Marcelo Nunes as Capanga. Directed by Rafael B. Silva.

Plot

Hacker Plot Summary

What happens in Hacker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As a family of immigrants who moved to Canada, the Danyliuks face a grinding struggle for money and end up surviving on welfare, shaping the backdrop of a tense, morally gray thriller. The story centers on Alex, a bright but isolated young man who grows up online, turning his tech skills into a lucrative side hustle as a “Clicker” who drives traffic and revenue for websites. When he leaves home to attend college in Toronto, the pressure to support himself nudges him toward a darker path, and he falls in with a street-smart hustler, Sye, who introduces him to the world of black‑market trading and stolen identities.

Full summary

The whole story of Hacker, scene by scene

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Box office

Hacker Box Office

Hacker grossed $11,239 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.2K

US & Canada
$11.2K
Quiz

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.

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What illegal activity does Alex initially turn to for extra money while attending college in Toronto?

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FAQ

Hacker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Hacker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hacker?

Hacker runs 13 minutes.

When was Hacker released?

Hacker was released on September 22, 2016.

Who directed Hacker?

Hacker was directed by Rafael B. Silva.

More films by Rafael B. Silva

Who is in the cast of Hacker?

Hacker stars Rafaella Cândido as Hacker (voice), Leoci Medeiros as Bruno and Marcelo Nunes as Capanga.

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.

What language is Hacker in?

The original language of Hacker is Portuguese.

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