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Movies Confirmed 7.0

LifeHack

"They're coming for your coin."

May 15, 2026 1h 37m Ronan Corrigan
Crime Thriller
7.0
28 votes
1h 37m
Runtime
4
Popularity
Released 157 days ago — May 15, 2026

About

A thrill-seeking gang of teen hackers must pull off their riskiest heist yet when a woman blackmails them into targeting her crypto-billionaire father.

Cast

Georgie Farmer
Georgie Farmer
Kyle Peters
Yasmin Finney
Yasmin Finney
Alex
Roman Hayeck-Green
Sid Daniels
James Scholz
Petey Le
Jessica Reynolds
Jessica Reynolds
Lindsey Heard
Charlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles
Don Heard
Cael King
Cael King
Sanjay
Jill Winternitz
Jill Winternitz
Rachel Walker
Frances Katz
Frances Katz
Maid
Boo Holmes
News Reporter
Penelope Granycome
Kyle's Mum
Matteo Arnaldi
Andrew Peters - Kyle's Dad

Trailer

Release Date
May 15, 2026
Status
Confirmed
Director
Ronan Corrigan
Platform / Region
Cinema
Production
Screenlife Liverpool, Sky Original Productions, The Avenue Entertainment
Language
English

Details

Age Rating
R
TMDB Status
Released
Writers
Hope Elliott Kemp, Ronan Corrigan
Producers
Mariya Zatulovskaya, Joann Kushner, Timur Bekmambetov
Composer
two blinks, i love you
Cinematography
Ciaron Craig
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Release Dates by Region

  • United States · Premiere: March 8, 2025
  • United States · Premiere: April 4, 2025
  • United States · Limited: May 15, 2026
  • United States · Digital: September 23, 2026

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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About This Release

The upcoming crime thriller titled LifeHack is officially scheduled for a wide theatrical release on Friday, May 15, 2026. This intense cinematic experience centers on a group of thrill-seeking teenage hackers who find themselves forced into a dangerous situation. The central premise follows the gang as they are blackmailed by a mysterious woman into executing a high-stakes heist against her own crypto-billionaire father, leading to a high-pressure narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

The film features a talented ensemble cast including Georgie Farmer as Kyle Peters, Yasmin Finney as Alex, and Roman Hayeck-Green as Sid Daniels. They are joined by James Scholz, Jessica Reynolds, Charlie Creed-Miles, Cael King, Jill Winternitz, Frances Katz, Boo Holmes, Penelope Granycome, and Matteo Arnaldi. Behind the camera, the project was steered by director Ronan Corrigan, who also served as a writer alongside Hope Elliott Kemp. The production was brought to life by producers Mariya Zatulovskaya, Joann Kushner, and Timur Bekmambetov, with cinematography by Ciaron Craig and a score composed by two blinks, i love you.

Produced as a collaboration between the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the project was developed by Screenlife Liverpool, Sky Original Productions, and The Avenue Entertainment. The film is presented entirely in English and maintains a tight runtime of 1h 37m. Given its mature themes, the movie has received an R age rating in the United States. It is currently recognized for its unique screenlife format, which utilizes the visual language of digital interfaces to tell its story.

The film has already begun to generate interest among audiences, currently holding a user rating of 7.036/10 on TMDB based on early feedback. With a solid popularity score of 4.2118, the movie is carving out a niche for itself within the digital-centric suspense genre. Fans of the hacker and heist subgenres will appreciate the technical execution of the found footage style, which immerses the viewer directly into the digital world of the protagonists as they navigate the complex landscape of bitcoin and cybercrime.

For those planning to view the film, it will be available to watch in cinema locations starting on its primary release date. Following its theatrical run, the film will be accessible through various digital platforms. In the United States, viewers can find the movie on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or choose to rent or purchase it through services such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Whether you are a fan of high-tech suspense or character-driven crime dramas, this release offers a modern take on the digital thriller.

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