Blackhat Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

Blackhat

Release Date: Friday, January 16, 2015 Theaters

Director: Michael Mann

Starring: Viola Davis • Chris Hemsworth • Wei Tang • Leehom Wang • Christian Borle

R Crime 2 hrs, 13 m

3.46 / 5.0

20% WILL SEE 80% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set within the world of global cybercrime, blackhat follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.

Crime Thriller

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Who stars in Blackhat – Cast List

Viola Davis
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Air
Chris Hemsworth
... Nicholas Hathaway

Avengers: Doomsday, Crime 101
W
Wei Tang
Long Day's Journey Into Night, Dragon
L
Leehom Wang
The Wonder 3D
C
Christian Borle
M
Manny Montana
... Lozano

Ironheart (Series)
W
William Mapother
... Rich Donahue

I Origins, Ask the Dust
T
Tracee Chimo
... Secretary

Who is making Blackhat – Crew List

A look at Blackhat behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Mann last helmed Ferrari and Public Enemies. The film's writer Michael Mann last penned Ferrari and Public Enemies.

Director: Michael Mann
Screenwriters: Michael Mann
Morgan Davis Foehl
Producers: Jon Jashni
Thomas Tull

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Legendary Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Blackhat

Key Facts

Described as being in the vein of Michael Mann's crime movies Heat and Thief but with a technology angle, focusing on cyber theft and cyber attacks.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2015

Completed

Changed Blackhat movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Set to begin shooting in China in June 2013.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence and some language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 13 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Michael Mann Thriller Project, Untitled Michael Mann Project, Cyber
Language: English

Blackhat Trailers and Clips

Blackhat

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Blackhat Release Date: When was the film released?

Blackhat was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 16 , 2015. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Paddington, The Wedding Ringer and American Sniper.

Blackhat DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Blackhat is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, May 12, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Blackhat today on Amazon.

Blackhat Digital Release Date

Blackhat is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.