The Social Network (2010)
David Fincher's razor-sharp drama about ambition, betrayal, and the billion-dollar lawsuit that defined a generation.
The Social Network - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Social Network
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: David Fincher
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 1m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 1, 2010 (Canada - PG), October 1, 2010 (United States - PG-13), October 15, 2010 (United Kingdom - 12A), October 7, 2010 (Germany - 12), October 13, 2010 (France - TP), November 12, 2010 (India), November 11, 2010 (New Zealand - M), October 28, 2010 (Australia - M), December 3, 2010 (Brazil - 14), December 10, 2010 (Mexico - B-15), November 12, 2010 (Italy), October 15, 2010 (Spain - 7), November 18, 2010 (South Korea - 15), November 19, 2010 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: Sotsialuri kseli (GE), Le réseau social (CA), Սոցիալական ցանց (AM), La red social (ES), 社交网站 (CN), 소셜 네트워크 (KR), Sosial Šebeke (AZ)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Social Network - Plot
In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but 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.
The Social Network - Trailer
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You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.
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The Social Network - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Fincher
Main Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Andrew Garfield
- Armie Hammer
- Josh Pence
- Justin Timberlake
- Max Minghella
- Brenda Song
- Rashida Jones
- John Getz
- David Selby
Writers
- Aaron Sorkin
Producers
- Scott Rudin
- Dana Brunetti
- Michael De Luca
- Ceán Chaffin
The Social Network - FAQs
Is The Social Network based on a true story?
Yes, The Social Network is based on real events. It draws heavily from Ben Mezrich's 2009 book 'The Accidental Billionaires' and dramatizes the founding of Facebook, the legal disputes between Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, and the Winklevoss twins, though some details are fictionalized or disputed.
Where can you stream The Social Network?
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Who are the main actors in The Social Network?
The Social Network stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Armie Hammer as the Winklevoss twins, Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, Max Minghella as Divya Narendra, Rashida Jones as Marylin Delpy, and Rooney Mara as Erica Albright.
Did The Social Network win any awards?
The Social Network won three Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay (Aaron Sorkin), Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross). It also won four Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture Drama, and was widely considered the best film of 2010 by critics.
What is The Social Network about?
The Social Network chronicles how Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook in 2003 and became one of the world's youngest billionaires. The film unfolds through dueling depositions, exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, intellectual property, and the personal cost of transformative success.
How long is The Social Network?
The Social Network has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute (121 minutes). The film's brisk pacing, driven by Aaron Sorkin's rapid-fire dialogue and David Fincher's precise direction, makes it feel considerably shorter than its runtime suggests.
What is the age rating for The Social Network?
The Social Network is rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and language. In the UK it carries a 12A certificate, and in Australia and New Zealand it is rated M. The film contains mature themes but no graphic violence.
Who composed the score for The Social Network?
The haunting, electronic score for The Social Network was composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their work earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score, marking Reznor's first Oscar win. The minimalist, atmospheric soundtrack became one of the most acclaimed film scores of the decade.
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