Dark Web: Cicada 3301
Seen it?2021 | 104 min | Thriller, Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Genius hacker Connor discovers Cicada 3301, an online treasure hunt that could be a recruiting tool for a secret society. Soon Conner, art-expert friend Avi, and secretive librarian Gwen are dashing from graffiti sites to ancient libraries to uncover real-world clues. But they must outrun aggressive NSA agents, also hot on the trail of Cicada, who want the glory for themselves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Ritchson
- Jack KesyConnor Black
- Conor LeslieGwen
- Ron FunchesAvi
- Alan RitchsonAgent Carver
- Andreas ApergisAgent Sullivan
- Kristen Holden-RiedPhillip Dubois
- Jess SalgueiroShauna
- Patrick GarrowConnor's Dad
- Alisa ErlikhNaked Woman Getting Head
- Elyse SaundersSheer / Wet Bathtub Woman