The Social Network

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The Social Network

PG-13

Released Oct 1, 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."

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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

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

Aug 30, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

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

Rated: A

Sep 11, 2017

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Tara Brady

Hot Press

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

Jan 13, 2017

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Joshua Stevens

Loud and Clear Reviews

How human beings connect, and how they can become isolated based on a variety of factors, is the key question at the heart of The Social Network. As time changes, and technology continues to evolve, these universal questions will continue to live on.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 16, 2024

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Atreyo Palit

Loud and Clear Reviews

David Fincher’s The Social Network explores a side of college life not usually seen in movies, and scrutinizes the ones that usually are.

Nov 16, 2024

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

There's so much story in this and provided a great platform for Jesse Eisenberg. It definitely feels like a lot of liberties with this true story but that doesn't make it less entertaining.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 1, 2024

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Jocelyn H

The actors did a great job, but this movie does not deserve the hype. I had high expectations with people calling it a ‘masterpiece’, or the ‘greatest film they’ve ever seen’. Didn’t even notice the score, lol. Not a necessary watch, just a story about a person I don’t really care about.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Cork B

Really well done impactful story of ambition, drive, friendship and betrayal. Eisenberg does a good job humanizing an awful person. The first half you are rooting for him, and then geez the guy just comes unglued at the seams. Gave me way more perspective on the whole IP battle over Facebook. I knew the names but not the stories. On the down side the dialogue audio was pretty bad, especially when everyone was talking so fast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Noah S

The Social Network is possibly one of my all-time favourite movies. Jesse Einsberg does an impeccable job at portraying Mark Zuckerberg in this, with the supporting cast doing just as great a job. I go back to watch this movie every time it pops up on Netflix, I listen to the soundtrack all the time when im brainstorming ideas, and I watch clips of Mark Zuckerberg destroying the lawyers with their ‘condescending question’ all the time. Its a must watch, 5/5 stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Justin D

When I think of Jesse Eisenburg I think of this movie. 10/10 I would recommend anyone who enjoys dramas based on real events this would definitely be one to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Alexander S

The Social Network is a perfectly well-acted spot-on casting of an immaculately written screenplay that has never been written in the history of all Hollywood-produced biopics. This film is certainly not my go-to movie as my interest in how Facebook began doesn’t satisfy me entirely, but for sure, in my books, this film will always be considered a perfect study film for any future filmmaker, thanks to David Fincher pitch perfect direction and Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar winning writing. Grading: A-

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Kauã M

Cold and captivating, the ability to make you love to hate a real person while finding them incredible, all the surrounding factors are extremely well covered, programming, business, drama and everything possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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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, Trigger Street Productions, Michael De Luca
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

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