The Real Hack

About The Real Hack

The incredible story behind the phone hacking scandal that shook Rupert Murdoch’s media empire that follows the small group of determined journalists and police officers who uncovered one of the biggest cover-ups in modern British media history. Featuring exclusive access and surprising new interviews with key figures—some speaking for the first time—it traces the trail of evidence that led from a…

The Real Hack (2025) is a documentary film directed by Ben Cheetham.

Nick Davies takes the lead as Self, Alan Rusbridger as Self, Rupert Murdoch as Self (archive footage), and Paul McMullan as Self. It runs 54 minutes and was released in November 2025.

Produced by Five Mile Films.