Hackers (1995) Review | Does the Cult Classic Still Hold Up?
1h 33m | Jun 1, 2026In this episode of Movie Lovers Unite, John is joined by Jason from It's Not That Bad Podcast to revisit the 1995 cult classic Hackers.
From rollerblades and dial-up internet to outrageous hacking sequences and a young Angelina Jolie, Hackers has become one of the most beloved cult films of the '90s. But does it still hold up today, or is it simply a nostalgic time capsule of internet culture?
Join us as we break down the performances, the soundtrack, the style, the over-the-top depiction of hacking, and why this film continues to have such a dedicated fanbase nearly three decades later.
00:00 – Intro: Is Hackers Actually "Not That Bad"?
01:10 – 1995 vs. 2026: Technology That Doesn’t Hold Up
02:40 – The "Elite" Cast: A Young Angelina Jolie & Matthew Lillard
04:15 – 90s Character Archetypes: Fisher Stevens & The Crow Connections
07:50 – The Soundtrack: Why the 90s Techno Scene Still Slaps
12:30 – Scene-by-Scene: The Opening Hack & Legal Troubles
22:15 – Cyber-Culture: Skateboarding, Pagers, and Payphones
35:40 – Plot Breakdown: The "Da Vinci" Virus Explained
48:20 – The Villain: "The Plague" and 90s Cyber-Fashion
58:55 – The Grand Finale: Hacking the Gibson
1:02:22 – Final Ratings
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