The real hack

Directed by Ben Cheetham
2025    54mDocumentary
8.07.0
The incredible story behind the phone hacking scandal that shook Rupert Murdoch's media empire.

Where to Watch The real hack

  • Charlotte HarrisSelf - Lawyer
  • Nick DaviesSelf - Investigative Reporter
  • Alan RusbridgerSelf - Editor of The Guardian
  • Paul McMullanSelf - The News Of The World
  • Sue AkersSelf - Head of Operation Weeting
  • Glen CampbellSelf - Investigative Journalist / Executive Producer
  • Amelia HillSelf - Investigative Reporter at The Guardian
  • Kelvin MacKenzieSelf - Editor of The Scum
  • Ben CheethamDirector / Producer / Cinematographer
  • Owen PhillipsExecutive Producer
  • Duncan ParkerCinematographer
  • Jack NewtonEditor
  • Pixy JonesComposer
  • Elizabeth AingeLine Producer
  • Alice CrinniganAssistant Producer
  • Tom GilesITV Commissioning Editor
  • Georgina SwinfordAssistant Producer

The real hack Trivia

The real hack was released on November 9, 2025.

The real hack was directed by Ben Cheetham.

The real hack has a runtime of 54m.

The real hack was produced by Ben Cheetham.

The key characters in The real hack are Self - Lawyer (Charlotte Harris), Self - Investigative Reporter (Nick Davies), Self - Editor of The Guardian (Alan Rusbridger).

The real hack is a Documentary film.

The real hack has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.

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