Hot Spot
The system is unstable.
Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world enters a state of hypnotic meltdown.
Directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska · Crime · Science Fiction · Thriller · 2026
Trailer
Director
Agnieszka Smoczyńska
Writer
{{ill, Robert Bolesto, pl
Studio
Madants / Neda Film
Release
2026-08-21
Genres
Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller
Full Plot
In the late 21st century, an investigator and a member of a feared religious sect are brought together by a murder in a refugee camp.
Cast & Characters
Jan 623
Andrzej Konopka
Rana
Noomi Rapace
Ayka
Reika Kirishima
Maria
Filippa Kaye
Zen
George Aurimas Cris
Bossa
Niki Sereti
TseTse, Jan's coworker
Ektoras Liatsos
Granny, Zen's grandmother
Rasmi Tsopela
Mona
Eleni Tzangka
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Hot Spot was announced in June 2020?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Principal photography took place in Greece, wrapping up on November 22, 2024?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Jakub Kijowski served as the cinematographer for the film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Marcin Macuk and Zuzanna Wrońska composed the score for Hot Spot?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Spot's IMDb rating?+
Hot Spot has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb from 47 votes.
Is Hot Spot good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Hot Spot?+
Hot Spot was directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska.
Where can I watch Hot Spot?+
Hot Spot is available to stream, rent, or buy on Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public's reaction to the movie "Hot Spot" appears to be largely enthusiastic, with many expressing excitement and curiosity about the film's premise and visuals. Some reviewers have also been drawn in by the movie's retro sci-fi aesthetic and Noomi Rapace's involvement. There is a sense of nostalgia for 1970s-style science fiction, as well as a positive tone towards Noomi's performance.
From the trailer's comments
This looks like the kind of sci-fi movie that gets ignored in theaters and then becomes a cult classic 10 years later." 🚀🔥
@8KPlanet88 · 292 likesYes! 70's acid scifi is here!
@rautapuoli · 500 likesNoomi + Sci-Fi = Always Wins!
@mhop2099 · 246 likesNoomi Rapace has a knack for turning up in little action and sci-fi gems, so hopes for this are high! Looks positively nuts!
@JamesLebowski · 135 likesHere for Noomi. ☝️👍🎭❤️🔥
@drumbum3.142 · 165 likesI love how lurid this is. How *WET* those synths are.
@josephjarosch8739 · 78 likesThis actually looks pretty crazy and like it’s going to be a crazy fun ride of a movie 🍿
@nelly4482 · 99 likesLooks like those wild sci fi films that Japan and France pushed out in the early 2000's...
@7roninatthegate · 37 likes
