Hackers (1995)
Teenage computer wizards race against time to expose a corporate conspiracy while outsmarting the Secret Service.
Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.
How intense is Hackers?
Hackers is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Hackers feels like
- Tone
- pulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hackers
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hackers for you?
Is Hackers scary?
No. Hackers is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hackers gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hackers sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hackers OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hackers?
Hackers runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Hackers?
Hackers is streaming on Hulu, MGM+, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Hackers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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