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The Social Network

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
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Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network (2010)
A story about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook.
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As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea, and by the co-founder who ... Read allAs Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea, and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea, and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.
IMDb RATING
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688K
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POPULARITY
596
148
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • Aaron Sorkin(screenplay)
    • Ben Mezrich(book "The Accidental Billionaires")
  • Stars
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Justin Timberlake
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • Aaron Sorkin(screenplay)
    • Ben Mezrich(book "The Accidental Billionaires")
  • Stars
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Justin Timberlake
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 434Critic reviews
    • 95Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 172 wins & 186 nominations total

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    The Social Network - International Teaser
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    The Social Network
    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
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    The Social Network Behind The Scenes Documentary: Part Two - Boston
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    The Social Network Behind The Scenes Documentary: Part Four - The Lot
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    The Social Network Behind The Scenes Documentary: Part Three - Los Angeles
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    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Mark Zuckerbergas Mark Zuckerberg
    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Eduardo Saverinas Eduardo Saverin
    Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake
    • Sean Parkeras Sean Parker
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Erica Albrightas Erica Albright
    Bryan Barter
    • Billy Olsonas Billy Olson
    Dustin Fitzsimons
    Dustin Fitzsimons
    • Phoenix Club Presidentas Phoenix Club President
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
    • Dustin Moskovitzas Dustin Moskovitz
    Patrick Mapel
    • Chris Hughesas Chris Hughes
    Toby Meuli
    Toby Meuli
    • Phoenix Member Playing Facemashas Phoenix Member Playing Facemash
    Alecia Svensen
    Alecia Svensen
    • Girl at Phoenix Clubas Girl at Phoenix Club
    Jami Owen
    • Student Playing Facemashas Student Playing Facemash
    James Dastoli
    • Student Playing Facemashas Student Playing Facemash
    Robert Dastoli
    • Student Playing Facemashas Student Playing Facemash
    Scotty Crowe
    Scotty Crowe
    • Student Playing Facemashas Student Playing Facemash
    Jayk Gallagher
    Jayk Gallagher
    • Student Playing Facemashas Student Playing Facemash
    Marcella Lentz-Pope
    Marcella Lentz-Pope
    • Erica's Roommateas Erica's Roommate
    Trevor Wright
    Trevor Wright
    • B.U. Guy in Braas B.U. Guy in Bra
    Barry Livingston
    Barry Livingston
    • Mr. Coxas Mr. Cox
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • Aaron Sorkin(screenplay)
      • Ben Mezrich(book "The Accidental Billionaires")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      During one of the depositions, it is mentioned that the invention of Facebook made Mark Zuckerberg "the biggest thing on a campus that included nineteen Nobel Laureates, fifteen Pulitzer Prize winners, two future Olympians, and a movie star." One of the lawyers then asks, "Who was the movie star?" and the response is, "Does it matter?" This movie star was, in fact, Natalie Portman, who was enrolled at Harvard from 1999 to 2003 and helped screenwriter Aaron Sorkin by providing him insider information about goings-on at Harvard at the time Facebook first appeared there.
    • Goofs
      In the meeting Eduardo has with the lawyer to discuss the new stock options he is given the following breakdown on stock ownership: Eduardo 34.4%, Dustin 6.81%, Sean 6.47%, Mark 51% and Thiel 7%. These total up to 105.68%.
    • Quotes

      Gage: Mr. Zuckerberg, do I have your full attention?

      Mark Zuckerberg: [stares out the window] No.

      Gage: Do you think I deserve it?

      Mark Zuckerberg: [looks at Gage] What?

      Gage: Do you think I deserve your full attention?

      Mark Zuckerberg: I had to swear an oath before we began this deposition, and I don't want to perjure myself, so I have a legal obligation to say no.

      Gage: Okay - no. You don't think I deserve your attention.

      Mark Zuckerberg: I think if your clients want to sit on my shoulders and call themselves tall, they have the right to give it a try - but there's no requirement that I enjoy sitting here listening to people lie. You have part of my attention - you have the minimum amount. The rest of my attention is back at the offices of Facebook, where my colleagues and I are doing things that no one in this room, including and especially your clients, are intellectually or creatively capable of doing.

      [pauses]

      Mark Zuckerberg: Did I adequately answer your condescending question?

    • Alternate versions
      There is an Unrated cut of the film that only includes an extra use of the word "fuck".
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Ball And Biscuit
      Written by Jack White (as Jack White III)

      Performed by The White Stripes

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    User reviews1K

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    Top review
    It really shouldn't work
    This is a film which simply shouldn't work, but it does - magnificently. A story centred on a teenager who becomes the world's youngest billionaire, a web site that reaches a million users in two years, and a cast of real life characters with names like Zuckerberg and Winklevoss just shouldn't be possible. A convoluted tale of raw conflict on the origins of a new type of web site should not lend itself to an expensive movie as opposed to a television documentary. It succeeds because it is not about the technology but about creativity and conflict and about friendship and betrayal. It succeeds because of a magical combination of accomplished direction, scintillating dialogue and superb acting.

    The direction comes from David Fincher who has had variable success, all the way from "Alien 3" to Se7en", but here he is right on form with a flashy, but tightly structured, presentation that never fails to command your attention and interest. The all-important, sparkling script is courtesy of Aaron Sorkin who gave us "The West Wing" - the best television series ever - and yet apparently does not do social networking.

    At the heart of the movie is a brilliant, Oscar-worthy performance from Jesse Eisenberg as the 19 year old Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg, the genius behind "The Facebook" (the social network), the unsympathetic anti-hero of the adventure, a borderline sociopath variously described by women characters as "an asshole" and someone "just trying so hard to be" one. Andrew Garfield is excellent as Zuckerberg's Harvard roommate and co-founder of the site Eduardo Savarin; thanks to the wonders of CGI, Arnie Hammer manages to be terrific as both the twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss; while singer Justin Timberlake is a revelation as the Napster founder Sean Parker. This is a testosterone-charged fable with room for women only in minor support roles - ironic in that getting girls was the impetus for the Facebook project.

    The film opens in 2003 with a breathlessly wordy encounter and closes in 2009 with a poignantly wordless scene. In between, the story zips along at the frenetic pace characterised by the business itself. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's book "The Accidental Millionaires", the framework for the fascinating narrative is not one but two courtroom dramas or, to be more accurate, pre-trial hearings (both resulted in out-of-court settlements which tells you a lot). Clearly you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
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    FAQ11

    • Is 'The Social Network' based on a book?
    • Why did Eduardo want to expand Facebook to Stanford?
    • Who is the "movie star" on campus?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mạng Xã Hội
    • Filming locations
      • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $96,962,694
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,445,653
      • Oct 3, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $224,920,375
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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