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2010 · 121 min · PG-13

The Social Network

Directed by David Fincher · Drama

The Social Network (2010) is a Drama film, directed by David Fincher set in Boston during the 2000s. It runs 121 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of betrayal, greed & ambition, and friendship play out through frame narrative and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Atticus RossTrent Reznor
Cinematography
Jeff Cronenweth
Cast
Jesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldArmie HammerJustin TimberlakeRooney MaraMax MinghellaBrenda SongJosh Pence

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Boston
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
BetrayalGreed & AmbitionFriendship
Structure
Frame NarrativeNon Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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