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The Social Network: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

2010 · United States of America · Drama · 2h 01m · English

The Social Network is a 2010 United States of America drama film directed by David Fincher. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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Original Title
The Social Network
Director
David Fincher
Writers
Aaron Sorkin
Country
United States of America
Runtime
2h 01m
Release
Oct 1, 2010
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

The Social Network Plot Summary

The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Based on the 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich, the film portrays the founding of the social networking website Facebook. It stars Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, with Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, Armie Hammer as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and Max Minghella as Divya Narendra. Neither Zuckerberg nor any other Facebook staff were involved with the project, although Saverin was a consultant for Mezrich's book.

● Quick takeaway

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.

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Jesse Eisenberg headshot
as Mark Zuckerberg
Plays Mark Zuckerberg.
Andrew Garfield headshot
Andrew Garfield
as Eduardo Saverin
Plays Eduardo Saverin.
Armie Hammer headshot
Armie Hammer
as Cameron Winklevoss / Tyler Winklevoss
Plays Cameron Winklevoss / Tyler Winklevoss.
Josh Pence headshot
Josh Pence
as Tyler Winklevoss (Body Double)
Plays Tyler Winklevoss (Body Double).
Justin Timberlake headshot
Justin Timberlake
as Sean Parker
Plays Sean Parker.
Max Minghella headshot
Max Minghella
as Divya Narendra
Plays Divya Narendra.
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Ending Overview

How does The Social Network end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch The Social Network

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Frequently Asked

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.

Where can I watch The Social Network?

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