23 (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, 23 is a thriller and drama film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB.
Who’s in it. 23 stars Sean McCann, August Diehl as Karl Koch, Fabian Busch as David and Dieter Landuris as Pepe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 23 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 23 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 23 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 23 (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 23 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 23 worth watching?
- 23 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 23?
- 23 stars Sean McCann, August Diehl, Fabian Busch, Dieter Landuris and Jan-Gregor Kremp.
- When was 23 released?
- 23 was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.