The Social Network

You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.

Oct 1, 2010 2h 1mPG-13Drama
7.4IMDb
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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.

Worldwide
$225M
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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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Awards

8 wins · 8 nominations

Academy Awards

3 wins · 8 nominations

  • WinnerAcademy Award for Best Actor
  • WinnerAcademy Award for Best Cinematography
  • WinnerAcademy Award for Best Director

BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century

1 win

  • WinnerBBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century

César Award for Best Foreign Film

1 win

  • WinnerCésar Award for Best Foreign Film

Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film

1 win

  • WinnerDallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film

National Board of Review Award for Best Film

1 win

  • WinnerNational Board of Review Award for Best Film

National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

1 win

  • WinnerNational Board of Review: Top Ten Films

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Box Office & Release

The Social Network returned 5.6× its budget worldwide.

Budget
$40M
Opening weekend
Domestic gross
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Worldwide gross
$225M
Release date
Oct 1, 2010
Runtime
2h 1m
MPAA rating
PG-13
Language
English
Country
United States of America

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