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Neo-Noir Thriller 'Wardriver' Delivers Heists, Lacks Character Depth

4/21/2026

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Wardriver is a neo-noir thriller in which Dane DeHaan (actor) portrays Cole, a hacker who steals security credentials.
Mamoudou Athie (actor) plays Oscar, who forces Cole into a plan to rob Sarah, a wealthy client.
After they steal $800,000, a criminal lawyer threatens Sarah's life, and Cole feels guilty.
Directed by Rebecca Thomas, the film features three heists but lacks depth in its characters.

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Story summary

Wardriver is a neo-noir thriller in which Dane DeHaan (actor) portrays Cole, a hacker who steals security credentials.
Mamoudou Athie (actor) plays Oscar, who forces Cole into a plan to rob Sarah, a wealthy client.
After they steal $800,000, a criminal lawyer threatens Sarah's life, and Cole feels guilty.
Directed by Rebecca Thomas, the film features three heists but lacks depth in its characters.