Zero Days

Zero Days

World War 3.0

Directed by Alex Gibney

Produced by Participant, Jigsaw Productions

2016116 min7.4 / 10

A cerebral, paranoia-inducing investigation into a covert cyberweapon that exposed the dangers of digital warfare and the fragility of global security.

Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

Questions people ask

  • Does Zero Days end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Zero Days easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Zero Days scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Zero Days violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Zero Days sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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86/ 100

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Rarity78

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Surprise95

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Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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