Wardriver (2026)

Released: 2026-03-04 Recommended age: 17+ No IMDb rating yet
Wardriver

Movie details

  • Genres: Crime, Thriller
  • Director: Rebecca Thomas
  • Main cast: Dane DeHaan, Sasha Calle, Mamoudou Athie, Jeffrey Donovan, William Belleau
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-03-04

Story overview

Wardriver is a 2026 crime thriller about a hacker who steals from banks but avoids harming individuals. When his activities attract dangerous attention, he becomes entangled in violent conflicts over money, with a woman's involvement potentially determining whether they survive or face fatal consequences.

Parent Guide

This intense crime thriller features strong violence, criminal activity, and high-stakes peril. While it avoids sexual content and substance use, its mature themes and emotional intensity make it appropriate only for older teens and adults.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Strong

Contains intense violent sequences including physical confrontations, threats with weapons, and life-threatening situations. Characters face serious peril throughout as money disputes turn violent. Some scenes may be graphic or disturbing.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

Features tense, suspenseful sequences with characters in constant danger. The threat of violence and potential death creates sustained anxiety. Criminal elements and betrayal themes may be disturbing to some viewers.

Language
Moderate

Includes some strong language consistent with the R rating, such as profanity and threats. Language intensifies during violent or tense moments.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity present. The film focuses exclusively on crime and thriller elements.

Substance use
None

No depiction of alcohol, drug use, or smoking. Characters are focused on criminal activities and survival.

Emotional intensity
Strong

High emotional stakes with characters facing life-or-death situations. Themes of betrayal, survival, and moral ambiguity create sustained tension. The relationship dynamics add emotional complexity to the dangerous scenarios.

Parent tips

This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, intense peril, and mature themes. It's unsuitable for children under 17 without parental guidance. Consider the film's focus on criminal hacking, money-driven violence, and high-stakes survival scenarios when deciding if it's appropriate for older teenagers.

Parent chat guide

If your teen watches this, discuss: How does the film portray hacking and cybercrime? What consequences do the characters face for their illegal actions? How does the movie handle themes of greed versus survival? What makes someone a 'good' or 'bad' person when they're breaking the law?

Parent follow-up questions

  • What did you think about the main character's choice to hack banks? Was he justified?
  • How did the movie make you feel during the violent scenes? Were they necessary to the story?
  • What message do you think the film sends about money and violence?
  • Would you want to be friends with any of these characters? Why or why not?

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been announced yet.

Trailer

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