IFC Films' BlackBerry is a 2023 Canadian biographical comedy-drama film directed by Matt Johnson ), which tells the story of the rise and fall of the BlackBerry smartphone. The film stars Jay Baruchel as Mike Lazaridis , the co-founder of BlackBerry, and is based on a script by Johnson and producer Matthew Miller ). The movie takes the audience on a journey from the early days of the company to its peak as the hottest personal handheld device on the market , only to eventually become a struggling also-ran.
The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and has since gained critical acclaim for its creative and entertaining storytelling. It is distributed exclusively by IFC Films and has been screened at members-only events for Film Independent.
BlackBerry is not just a movie about technology, but a biopic of a man who revolutionized the telecommunication industry. The film provides an inside look into the world of technology, business, and the human pursuit of success.