Preview by Jon Donnis
Triple Media Film and Source Entertainment will release the cyber-heist thriller LifeHack in the UK, exclusively through the Vue Cinema chain. The film currently holds a 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and is set to open on May 15, 2026. It was nominated for two 2025 British Independent Film Awards following its world premiere at SXSW last year, where it debuted to strong critical acclaim.
The film is directed by Irish filmmaker Ronan Corrigan in his feature debut, working from a screenplay by Corrigan and Hope Elliott Kemp. It comes from Unfriended, Searching and Missing producer Timur Bekmambetov, who produces alongside Joann Kushner and Sasha Kletsov, with Bazelevs and Screenlife Liverpool serving as production companies. Academy Award 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 people the internet hates, all from their bedrooms. When they target a notorious crypto billionaire, their biggest cyber heist pulls them into a world where payback is no longer virtual. The cast includes Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, Roman Hayeck-Green, content creator James Scholz, Jessica Reynolds and Charlie Creed-Miles.
In his review, Variety film critic Siddhant Adlakha wrote, “LifeHack 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 executive producer Michael Fassbender.
Filmmaker 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 producer Timur 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.”
Synopsis:
Kyle and his three friends spend their time gaming and pranking online scammers with their hacking skills. Eager for a real challenge, Kyle persuades them to target billionaire Don Heard by exploiting his daughter Lindsey's overshared social media presence. When the foursome successfully infiltrate Don's cryptocurrency wallet, they believe they've pulled off the perfect crime - until Lindsey calls Kyle with an ultimatum. As the stakes escalate, what begins as a thrill-seeking stunt spirals into a dangerous game with consequences these four friends never anticipated.
