Family-Friendly Hacker Films

Description: A young computer enthusiast accidentally hacks into a military supercomputer, leading to a family-friendly adventure with lessons on responsibility and the ethics of hacking.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving computer security breaches.

Description: While more teen-oriented than strictly family-friendly, this film provides an entertaining look at hacking culture, with young hackers teaming up to stop a cybercriminal.

Fact: Angelina Jolie made her film debut in this movie.

Description: While not strictly for children, this film explores the dangers of hacking in a way that can be educational for older kids, focusing on identity theft and digital security.

Fact: Sandra Bullock stars as a systems analyst who becomes a target of hackers.

Description: This film follows the adventures of two children who become spies to save their parents, involving various gadgets and hacking scenarios that are both fun and educational for younger audiences.

Fact: The movie was the first in a series, spawning three sequels and a TV series.

Description: While not strictly about hacking, this animated film features a family of superheroes where the son, Dash, uses his super speed to hack into school computers, showcasing the lighter side of hacking in a family setting.

Fact: The film won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Although not centered on hacking, Tintin uses various technological gadgets and clever tricks to solve mysteries, which can be seen as a form of hacking in a broader sense.

Fact: This film was directed by Steven Spielberg and uses motion capture technology to bring the comic book to life.

Description: This sequel to the original Tron involves a digital world where hacking and technology play a central role, suitable for older children and teens.

Fact: The film features a score by Daft Punk, which was critically acclaimed.

Description: This film, while darker, includes a young hacker, Lisbeth Salander, whose skills are central to solving a mystery, offering a more mature look at hacking for family viewing.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher and is an adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson.

Description: This animated film features a team of young tech-savvy heroes, including a robotics prodigy who hacks into various systems to fight crime, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: A family road trip turns into a battle against rogue AI, with the daughter using her hacking skills to save the world, highlighting family bonding through technology.

Fact: The film was originally set to be released by Sony Pictures Animation but was sold to Netflix due to the COVID-19 pandemic.