Film · 2010

The Social Network

Name: The Social Network
Genre: Drama, History, Biography
Released: 2010-10-01
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter, Dustin Fitzsimons, Joseph Mazzello

Directed by David Fincher · starring Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara and Bryan Barter

2 h
12
Drama · History · Biography
USA
Released in the UK 14 October 2010

6.5 Users124 votes

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Synopsis

On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.

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The essentials

Runtime: 120 min2 hours
Budget: $40mColumbia Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is The Social Network?: 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Social Network released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 14 October 2010.
Who directed The Social Network?: David Fincher.
Who is in The Social Network?: It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter and Dustin Fitzsimons.
Where can I watch The Social Network?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Apple TV and with a channel on Prime Video.

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Cast

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Director: David Fincher
Writers: Aaron Sorkin
Producers: Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin, Kevin Spacey

Photos and posters

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Reviews

6.5 124 votes

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Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2011 4 of 9 nominations Won: Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Golden Globes 2011 5 of 7 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Directing - Motion Picture
BAFTA Awards 2011 3 of 6 nominations Won: David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction, Best Screenplay (Adapted)
Actor Awards 2011 2 nominations