# The Social Network (2010)

> David Fincher’s incisive origin story turns Facebook’s meteoric rise into a tense study of ambition, betrayal, and the price of connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23694

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: David Fincher
- Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, Max Minghella, Brenda Song, Josh Pence
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sardonic, tense, witty, thoughtful movie night, technology film marathon

## Synopsis

A young genius transforms social interaction forever, but success comes at a steep price.

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