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The Social Network

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Like the screwball comedies and film noir staples of yore, The Social Network exhibits an extraordinary gift for gab. Rated: 3.5/4 Nov 13, 2025 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Leave it to David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin to make the development of Facebook and the terrible minds behind it so riveting. Rated: 5/5 Sep 11, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson The Social Network, with this flashback storytelling, becomes a compellingly watchable film that delivers on its massive hype. Rated: 5/5 Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Obi-wan K "Mark give me the zuck" Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/19/25 Full Review Audience Member The Social Network is genuinely a great film. The story holds your attention from start to finish, and it’s far more intriguing than you’d expect from a movie about building a website. David Fincher does an incredible job exploring the psychological layers of the characters, revealing their motivations and conflicts through dialogue and actions. The film’s back-and-forth structure shifting between different timelines kind of gave me slight Oppenheimer and Memento vibes, though maybe that’s just me, haha! The cast is outstanding, each performance bringing a different shade of intensity and vulnerability. And the score? Perfect. It sets the mood in every scene and elevates the tension beautifully. Overall, it’s a solid film that captures the messy intersection of ambition, politics, and the corporate world. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/25 Full Review Alex S I honestly don’t know any American movie with better dialogue since the year 2000! Written by mastermind Aaron Sorkin and directed by visionary David Fincher, The Social Network is a modern cinematic masterpiece. The incredibly fitting yet unconventional score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails) perfectly underscores the film’s cold, pulsating atmosphere. And the cast? OMG – every single actor is outstanding. Each character comes alive with remarkable depth, making the film almost overwhelmingly immersive. The opening scene between Jesse Eisenberg and Rooney Mara, in my opinion, is the best way to start a film — sharp, witty, and brilliantly written. Dialogue, acting, and direction at the highest level. The Social Network is simply unparalleled. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/25 Full Review Vagalume_ 1. um filme digno de gramys Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Josh W It is really engaging. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/25 Full Review Ricardo B Juntamente com "Ela" (2013) e "Garota Exemplar" (2014), esse é, para mim, um dos filmes que melhor definem a década de 2010, culturalmente falando. Brilhantemente escrito por Aaron Sorkin — mesmo roteirista de "Questão de Honra" (1992) — e cirurgicamente dirigido por David Fincher, um dos melhores diretores da atualidade, "A Rede Social" é um instigante recorte da cultura digital do século XXI e um envolvente conto sobre ganância, amizade e inveja. Tudo isso em torno de uma maravilhosa demonstração do que o cinema moderno tem de melhor, tanto no sentido audiovisual quanto no sentido narrativo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
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