The Social Experiment
Synopsis
The gripping sci-fi thriller was the first German feature film to be shot in an LED studio and deals with friendship, manipulation and social media. Jackpot! Adrian and his clique are lured into an “Escape Room Adventure”. But the supposedly harmless recreational fun turns out to be a perfidious behavioural analysis experiment conducted by two scientists. In order to be able to tailor the games exactly to the strengths, weaknesses and characteristics of the clique, they have programmed an AI. And this starts to play the friends off against each other and confront them with their deepest fears – a fight to the death begins.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Schröder
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Schröder, Raffaela Kraus
- Original Title
- The Social Experiment
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Gipfelstürmer Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Schröder
Pascal Schröder, Raffaela Kraus
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Schröder
Director
Pascal Schröder
Writer
Raffaela Kraus
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Social Experiment.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Social Experiment.
Mind Games
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
_Movies To Watch
Psychological-Thriller
More Like The Social Experiment
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Social Experiment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Social Experiment about?
The gripping sci-fi thriller was the first German feature film to be shot in an LED studio and deals with friendship, manipulation and social media. Jackpot! Adrian and his clique are lured into an “Escape Room Adventure”. But the supposedly harmless recreational fun turns out to be a perfidious behavioural analysis experiment conducted by two scientists. In order to be able to tailor the games exactly to the strengths, weaknesses and characteristics of the clique, they have programmed an AI. And this starts to play the friends off against each other and confront them with their deepest fears – a fight to the death begins.
Who directed The Social Experiment?
The Social Experiment was directed by Pascal Schröder.
Who stars in The Social Experiment?
The principal cast of The Social Experiment includes Elmo Anton Stratz, Marven Gabriel Suarez-Brinkert, Thapelo Mashiane, Emilia Djalili, Raffaela Kraus.
When was The Social Experiment released and how long is it?
The Social Experiment was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Social Experiment?
The Social Experiment holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).