The Social Network

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The Social Network

PG-13

2010

2h 0m

Drama

Biography

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In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (Andrew Garfield). Based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires."

Critics Consensus

Impeccably scripted, beautifully directed, and filled with fine performances, The Social Network is a riveting, ambitious example of modern filmmaking at its finest.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

In its cold, almost forensic way, this is as tense and exciting as it is absorbing. It's a miracle, really.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/11/2017

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The Social Network, just like its subject, is the pop culture phenomenon of the new generation.

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Tara Brady

Hot Press

01/13/2017

Fincher does, at least, make decent entertainment out of such inherently unprepossessing subjects as computer use and legal hearings.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 13

3.5/4

Like the screwball comedies and film noir staples of yore, The Social Network exhibits an extraordinary gift for gab.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11

5/5

Leave it to David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin to make the development of Facebook and the terrible minds behind it so riveting.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 31

5/5

The Social Network, with this flashback storytelling, becomes a compellingly watchable film that delivers on its massive hype.

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andras gaspar P

@pasztorandrasgaspar 6d

The Social Network is a great movie even if it,s not credible but not the best movie of David Fincher.

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Mason B

@OsamaBinHatin May 26

Eisenberg was meant to play this role. Also Andrew garfield killed it.

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu May 22

Cold, sharp, and viciously entertaining. Bruh, this man was out here (f)Zuccing people since his Harvard dorm days and made his own name into slang for betrayal!!

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Pratik M

@nalla_driver May 1

There was no strong plot, no emotional connection, and honestly, no satisfying ending either. I kept waiting for the movie to really go somewhere, but it felt unfinished. I was forcing myself to watch it only because of the high ratings and recommendations, but I genuinely don’t understand how it has such strong IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes scores. For me, it was boring, hard to follow, and completely overhyped.

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Andre T.

@andrestuckmannmoviereviews Apr 27

Phenomenal movie I love every second of this film and which also had motivational moments and great plot and characterization. A+

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Chris P

@Xiao_Proxies Apr 14

The Social Network isn't just a biopic about Facebook, it's a sharp character study wrapped in a tech-age legal thriller. Directed with surgical precision by David Fincher and featuring a razor, sharp script from Aaron Sorkin, the film turns boardroom meetings and lawsuits into scenes of genuine tension and drama. Jesse Eisenberg delivers one of his best performances as Mark Zuckerberg, portraying him as socially awkward, brilliant, and quietly ruthless. Andrew Garfield brings heart to the film, while Justin Timberlake surprises with charisma as Sean Parker. The dialogue is fast, the pacing relentless, and the cold tone fits perfectly with the themes of power and betrayal. While the film is occasionally emotionally distant, and it simplifies some real-world events, it still manages to turn coding, contracts, and startups into cinematic gold.

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Synopsis

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (Andrew Garfield). Based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires."

Director: David Fincher
Producer: Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Ceán Chaffin
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca, Trigger Street Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug and Alcohol Use|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2010, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 7, 2011
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $96.9M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos