Doctor Who star’s “captivating” heist thriller with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating gets intense trailer

The first trailer is out for LifeHack, a thrilling heist movie starring Yasmin Finney, known for her role in Doctor Who. This film marks the directorial debut of Irish filmmaker Ronan Corrigan and follows four teenagers who attempt to steal £24 million in cryptocurrency from a tech billionaire.

Finney will be joined by Georgie Farmer, known for their role in Wednesday, Roman Hayeck-Green from Sex Education, Jessica Reynolds of Outlander, and online creator James Scholz.

Kyle and his friends enjoy playing games and using their tech skills to trick online scammers. Looking for something more exciting, Kyle convinces the group to target billionaire Don Heard. Their plan involves using information from his daughter Lindsey’s public social media accounts.

The friends think they’ve gotten away with a flawless heist after hacking into Don’s crypto wallet, but their celebration is cut short when Lindsey gives Kyle a difficult demand. What started as an exciting adventure quickly turns risky, and the four friends find themselves facing unforeseen and serious repercussions.

The new trailer reveals the teenagers connect online to research Lindsey before using their stolen funds to go on a shopping spree.

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Okay, things really got intense after Lindsey called. She dropped this bombshell – “You have no idea who you were stealing from!” – and it just completely changed the whole vibe. I was on the edge of my seat, honestly! It felt like everything was about to explode.

The film LifeHack, a thrilling story about a high-stakes cyber heist, received a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after premiering at SXSW in 2025, based on 14 reviews.

Collider praised LifeHack as a thrilling and fast-paced heist movie, calling it an impressive first feature film for director Corrigan. They believe Corrigan has a promising future, noting his skillful handling of a technically demanding genre right from the start.

According to IndieWire, the internet feels like the real world for these young, online criminals, and Corrigan’s film vividly captures a moment when they feel most engaged and truly alive.

According to Variety, the new film LifeHack, directed by Ronan Corrigan, boldly takes the ‘Screenlife’ style of filmmaking into the realm of heist movies. While opinions may differ, fans of this format will likely find it very enjoyable.

Michael Fassbender, also an executive producer on the film, praised director Ronan, saying he did a fantastic job with LifeHack. He expressed pride that DMC was able to support Ronan and other up-and-coming filmmakers from Ireland and Britain.

LifeHack is slated for release on 15 May in the US, with a UK release yet to be confirmed.

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2026-03-10 16:20