Hacks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, Hacks is a comedy film directed by Gary Rosen, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration. He witnesses a strange romantic encounter between two figures on the balcony of hotel near his flat and decides to write scripts with his writer friends based on what he saw.
Who’s in it. Hacks stars Stephen Rea as Brian, Illeana Douglas as Georgia, John Ritter as Hank and Dave Foley as Neal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Hacks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hacks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hacks (1997)?
- In US, Hacks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hacks worth watching?
- Hacks holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hacks?
- Hacks stars Stephen Rea, Illeana Douglas, John Ritter, Dave Foley and Richard Kind.
- When was Hacks released?
- Hacks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.