Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Directed by Matt Johnson
based on novel or book
technology
it-expert
silicon valley
satire
biography
based on true story
workplace
rise and fall
cell phone
phone
nostalgic
information technology
social history
communicating via phone
1990s
science and technology
smart phone
it professional
new technology
technological evolution
history and legacy
phone message
smartphone
digital technology
offbeat
advanced technology
make it happen
history and technology
humans and technology
Rank
#62 in 2023·#1695 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
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Cast
Jay Baruchel
Mike
Glenn Howerton
Jim
Matt Johnson
Doug
Saul Rubinek
John Woodman
Cary Elwes
Carl Yankowski
Rich Sommer
Paul Stanos
Michael Ironside
Charles Purdy
Martin Donovan
Rick Brock
Michelle Giroux
Dara Frankel
SungWon Cho
Ritchie
Mark Critch
Gary Bettman
Kelly Van der Burg
Jasmine
Crew
Matt Johnson
Director
Matt Johnson
Writer
Matthew Miller
Writer
Jay McCarrol
Original Music Composer
Curt Lobb
Editor
Jared Raab
Director of Photography
Niv Fichman
Producer
Kevin Krikst
Producer
Matthew Miller
Producer
Jay McCarrol
Executive Producer
Aram Tertzakian
Executive Producer
Noah Segal
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
1605 reviews
Khizr M
9.0★ · 07/19/25
Fire. Caught me completely off guard, it has so much energy and humor
Fire. Caught me completely off guard, it has so much energy and humor
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Jack Sinclair
7.8★ · 01/08/26
A cautionary tale. Plus it’s basically Dennis from Always Sunny and Matt from NTBTS making phones, what’s not to like?
A cautionary tale. Plus it’s basically Dennis from Always Sunny and Matt from NTBTS making phones, what’s not to like?
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Finn Cresswell
10.0★ · 02/20/26
No biopic has ever had a sicker soundtrack than the one in this film IT ROCKS!
No biopic has ever had a sicker soundtrack than the one in this film IT ROCKS!
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Haley Matulich
8.0★ · 02/27/26
Sorry got distracted by the GUN SHOW
Oooo la la
Sorry got distracted by the GUN SHOW
Oooo la la
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David Easton
7.3★ · 10/16/25
I love a film where Canadians display moxie and grit. A rare treat
I love a film where Canadians display moxie and grit. A rare treat