The Social Network

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The Social Network

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Released Oct 1, 2010

2h 0m

Drama

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Josh W

It is really engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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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

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Ray C

The Social Network is one of the best movies I’ve seen. The story is really engaging, and the acting is top-notch. Jesse Eisenberg does a great job showing both the smart and awkward sides of Mark Zuckerberg, and Andrew Garfield adds a lot of emotion as Eduardo. The script by Aaron Sorkin is full of clever and fast-paced dialogue, and the direction by David Fincher keeps things moving and intense. It’s a smart and entertaining film that really sticks with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Bharat A.

My absolute favorite movie. I haven’t used RT for a while, now with this new ID, I choose this as the first movie to Rate. After watching Oppenheimer I wished it was created by Sorkin-Fincher. Everything about this movie is perfect..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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matthias s

“The Social Network” is one of those movies that sneaks up on you with just how endlessly rewatchable it is. I’m always in for a biopic, and with Fincher at the helm, you know you’re in steady, razor-sharp hands—he proves once again why he’s one of my favorite directors. Andrew Garfield, my personal favorite actor, brings such raw sincerity, and Jesse Eisenberg is, as always, a joy to watch with his icy precision. The film is packed with quotable lines and scenes that still feel fresh over a decade later. Special shoutout to the effects team: I legit bought Armie Hammer as identical twins without a second thought. It’s not quite a flawless masterpiece, but it’s definitely a modern classic—four stars.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Matheus F

Shout out to Jesse Eisenberg and the best script of 2010 made by Aaron Sorkin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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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, 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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