The Social Network
Seen it?2010 | 121 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 3 Oscars, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Our take: The founding of Facebook as a sharp, fast-talking drama about ambition and betrayal. Aged into a modern classic.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Good Will Hunting or The Imitation Game, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$225 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Fincher
- Jesse EisenbergMark Zuckerberg
- Andrew GarfieldEduardo Saverin
- Armie HammerCameron Winklevoss / Tyler Winklevoss
- Justin TimberlakeSean Parker
- Rooney MaraErica Albright
- Max MinghellaDivya Narendra
- Brenda SongChristy Ling
- Josh PenceTyler Winklevoss (Body Double)
- Rashida JonesMarylin Delpy
- John GetzSy