23 (1998) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
23 (1998) — The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer
23 (1998) Storyline
The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB.
Full Cast & Crew
- August Diehl as Karl Koch
- Fabian Busch as David
- Dieter Landuris as Pepe
- Jan-Gregor Kremp as Lupo
- Burghart Klaußner as Weber
- Stephan Kampwirth as Jochen Maiwald
- Zbigniew Zamachowski as Sergej
- Peter Fitz as Brückner
- Lilly Marie Tschörtner as Beate
- Arnulf Schumacher as Seybert
- Patrick Joswig as Alex
- Sven Lehmann as Computerverkäufer
- Regine Zimmermann as Pepes Freundin
- Armin Dillenberger as Kellner im Zug
- Oscar Ortega Sánchez as Mr. Minit
Why Watch 23?
The Vibe: 23 is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1998. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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