“Lifehack,” the cyber heist thriller that landed critical praise after premiering at SXSW in 2025, is heading to cinemas in the U.S.
The film, which currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for two British Independent Film Awards, is set to release wide on May 15, with North American rights having been acquired by Triple Media FIlm — best known for the theatrical re-release of the cult classic “Dogma” — in partnership with Iconic Events Releasing.
The directorial feature debut by Irish filmmaker Ronan Corrigan from a script he co-wrote with Hope Elliot Kemp, “Lifehack” comes from “Unfriended,” “Searching” and “Missing” producer Timur Bekmambetov who produces alongside Joann Kushner, Sasha Kletsov, Bazelevs with Screenlife Liverpool serving as production companies. Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender executive produces with his partners Daniel Emmerson and Conor McCaughan at DMC Film.
Inspired by true events, “LifeHack” follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from the people the internet loves to hate, all for the comfort of their bedrooms. But when they go after a notorious crypto billionaire, their biggest cyber heist forces them into a world where payback is no longer virtual. The films stars Georgie Farmer (“Wednesday”), Yasmin Finney (:), Roman Hayeck-Green (“Sex Education”), content creator James Scholz, and Jessica Reynolds (“Kneecap,” “Outlander”).
In its review, Variety praised the film as “a genuinely funny and ultimately heart-pounding production” adding that it “finds deft balance between its heist elements and its quiet moments of character. All of these prove immensely entertaining. With a techno soundtrack that keeps things propulsive, the movie never slows down, even when it takes a breather.”
“Ronan is a special filmmaker and did an amazing job with ‘LifeHack.’ We’re very proud to be a part of it at DMC and to continue our work supporting emerging Irish and British talent,” said Fassbender.
Added Corrigan said, “This film was a love letter to my teenage years growing up gaming, and to all the insane true crime stories that have come out of these online spaces. Making this film was the equivalent of pulling off a heist with the small, scrappy crew we had. I’m beyond excited for it to be hitting theatres!”
“Most movies miss the mark on what it’s like to be young today, but this one nails it. It was made by an incredibly talented cast and crew, all in their twenties, and you can feel that raw, unfiltered energy in every frame,” said Bekmambetov.
“’LifeHack; feels incredibly current,” said Mark Rupp, CFO/COO and Co-Founder of Iconic Events Releasing. “It’s a smart, high-stakes thriller that will connect with today’s audiences. We’re excited to bring it to theatres nationwide this May.”
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