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The Social Network
The Social Network
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NameThe Social Network
DirectorDavid Fincher
ProducerScott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Ceán Chaffin
ScreenplayAaron Sorkin
Based onThe Accidental Billionaires, Ben Mezrich
StarringJesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Brenda Song, Rashida Jones, Joseph Mazzello, Rooney Mara
MusicTrent Reznor, Atticus Ross
CinematographyJeff Cronenweth
EditingKirk Baxter, Angus Wall
StudioColumbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions
DistributorSony Pictures Releasing
Released2010, 09, 24, New York Film Festival, 2010, 10, 01, United States
Runtime120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million
Gross$224.9 million

The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires, it portrays the founding of Facebook and the ensuing lawsuits. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, alongside Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, and Armie Hammer.

Plot

The narrative unfolds through parallel deposition hearings for two major lawsuits against Mark Zuckerberg. One is filed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss and Divya Narendra, who allege Zuckerberg stole their idea for a Harvard University social network, HarvardConnection. The other is brought by his former friend and co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, who claims he was unfairly diluted out of his stake in Facebook. Flashbacks depict Zuckerberg's creation of Facemash, his initial partnership with Saverin, the site's explosive growth at Stanford University and Ivy League schools, the influential arrival of Sean Parker, and the escalating betrayals that lead to the legal confrontations.

Cast

* Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, the brilliant but socially awkward founder of Facebook. * Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Zuckerberg's best friend and initial CFO who is sidelined. * Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, the charismatic founder of Napster who becomes Facebook's president. * Armie Hammer as both Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Olympic rowers who claim Zuckerberg stole their idea. * Max Minghella as Divya Narendra, the Winklevoss twins' business partner. * Brenda Song as Christy Lee, Saverin's girlfriend. * Rashida Jones as Marylin Delpy, a junior associate at the law firm. * Joseph Mazzello as Dustin Moskovitz, a co-founder of Facebook. * Rooney Mara as Erica Albright, Zuckerberg's girlfriend in the opening scene.

Production

Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay, inspired by Ben Mezrich's book The Accidental Billionaires, before a director was attached. David Fincher signed on to direct, with Scott Rudin, Michael De Luca, and Dana Brunetti producing. Columbia Pictures and Relativity Media financed the $40 million project. Fincher is known for his meticulous style, requiring numerous takes, particularly of Sorkin's dense, rapid-fire dialogue. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the minimalist, electronic score, which became highly influential. Jeff Cronenweth served as cinematographer, and the editing was handled by Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall.

Themes and analysis

The film explores themes of genius, friendship, betrayal, class, and the corrosive nature of ambition in the digital age. It presents a modern tragedy about the creation of a world-changing social connector born from personal alienation and severed relationships. The deposition framework highlights conflicting narratives about truth, memory, and invention. Critics have analyzed it as a portrait of 21st century business, the myth of the American Dream, and the ethical ambiguities of Silicon Valley. The character of Sean Parker embodies the hedonistic, disruptive spirit of the early internet, while Eduardo Saverin represents traditional business values being cast aside.

Reception

Upon its release, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Reviewers praised Aaron Sorkin's screenplay, David Fincher's direction, the performances (particularly from Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield), and the score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. It was hailed as a defining film of its generation. It opened at the 2010 New York Film Festival and performed strongly at the box office, grossing over $224 million worldwide against its $40 million budget. Major publications like The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone placed it on their year-end best lists.

Accolades

The film was a major awards contender, receiving eight nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won three: Best Adapted Screenplay for Aaron Sorkin, Best Original Score for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and Best Film Editing. It also won four Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, and Best Director for David Fincher. Jesse Eisenberg received nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for his performance.

Category:2010 films Category:American biographical drama films Category:Films about Facebook Category:Films directed by David Fincher Category:Films scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross