The Social Network
“You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-07
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
Mark Zuckerberg
Andrew Garfield
Eduardo Saverin
Armie Hammer
Cameron Winklevoss / Tyler Winklevoss
Justin Timberlake
Sean Parker
Rooney Mara
Erica Albright
Max Minghella
Divya Narendra
Brenda Song
Christy Ling
Josh Pence
Tyler Winklevoss (Body Double)
Rashida Jones
Marylin Delpy
John Getz
Sy
David Selby
Gage
Denise Grayson
Gretchen
Douglas Urbanski
Larry Summers
Bryan Barter
Billy Olsen
Dustin Fitzsimons
Phoenix Club President
Joseph Mazzello
Dustin Moskovitz
Patrick Mapel
Chris Hughes
Toby Meuli
Phoenix Member Playing Facemash
Release History & Theatrical Window
American Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$224.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.62x
+$184.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Fincher
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Sorkin
- Original Score
- Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
- Original Title
- The Social Network
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $224.9M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Fincher
Aaron Sorkin, Ben Mezrich
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
Jeff Cronenweth
Kirk Baxter, Angus Wall
Dana Brunetti, Ceán Chaffin, Kevin Spacey, Scott Rudin, Michael De Luca
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Brunetti
Producer
Ceán Chaffin
Producer
Aaron Sorkin
Screenplay
David Fincher
Director
Scott Rudin
Producer
Michael De Luca
Producer
Jeff Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Donald Graham Burt
Production Design
Kirk Baxter
Editor
Angus Wall
Editor
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Fred Pienkos
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mickey Giacomazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Edson Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
David E. Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Social Network
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Social Network about?
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.
Who directed The Social Network?
The Social Network was directed by David Fincher.
Who stars in The Social Network?
The principal cast of The Social Network includes Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara.
When was The Social Network released and how long is it?
The Social Network was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Social Network?
The Social Network had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $224.9M at the worldwide box office (5.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Social Network?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Social Network was composed by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross.
Is The Social Network based on a book or true story?
The Social Network is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ben Mezrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Social Network?
The Social Network holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).