DEFCON: The Documentary (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2013, DEFCON: The Documentary is a documentary film directed by Jason Scott, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. DEFCON is the world's largest hacking conference, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2012 it was held for the 20th time. The conference has strict no-filming policies, but for DEFCON 20, a documentary crew was allowed full access to the event. The film follows the four days of the conference, the events and people (attendees and staff), and covers history and philosophy behind DEFCON's success and unique experience.

Who’s in it. DEFCON: The Documentary stars Dead Addict as Himself, Brian Baskin as Himself (as Rurik), Ryan Clarke as 1057 and Matthew M. Conley as SimonTek (Hacker with Hack3r License Plate), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, DEFCON: The Documentary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch DEFCON: The Documentary page.

If you liked it. Fans of DEFCON: The Documentary tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch DEFCON: The Documentary (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for DEFCON: The Documentary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is DEFCON: The Documentary worth watching?
DEFCON: The Documentary holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in DEFCON: The Documentary?
DEFCON: The Documentary stars Dead Addict, Brian Baskin, Ryan Clarke, Matthew M. Conley and Chris Darbro.
When was DEFCON: The Documentary released?
DEFCON: The Documentary was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.