The Great Hack

2019 · 1h 54m · Released

Documentary

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.

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6.9 The Movie Database

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Where to stream The Great Hack

Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.

Trailer

The Great Hack | Official Trailer | Netflix

Top cast and crew

Karim Amer Director

Jehane Noujaim Director

Brittany Kaiser Self - Former Dir. of Business Development, Cambridge Analytica

David Carroll Self - Associate Professor Parsons School of Design

Paul-Olivier Dehaye Self - Founder @PersonalDataIO

Ravi Naik Self - Data Rights Solicitor

JW Julian Wheatland Self - Former COO/CFO Cambridge Analytica/SCL

CC Carole Cadwalladr Self - Investigative Journalist for The Guardian

CW Christopher Wiley Self - Former Cambridge Analytica Employee and Whistleblower

PH Paul Hilder Self - Writer/Political Technologist

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Frequently asked questions about The Great Hack

Where can I watch The Great Hack in the United States?

The Great Hack is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is The Great Hack on Netflix?

Yes. The Great Hack is streaming on Netflix in the United States.

Can I watch The Great Hack for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Great Hack needs a subscription to Netflix.

What are the ratings for The Great Hack?

The Great Hack scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Great Hack?

The Great Hack stars Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik, and Julian Wheatland. Karim Amer is the director and Jehane Noujaim is the director.

How long is The Great Hack?

The Great Hack runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).

When did The Great Hack come out?

The Great Hack was released on January 26, 2019.

Which studio made The Great Hack?

The Great Hack was produced by Noujaim Films and The Othrs in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.