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. It portrays the founding of 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.
Harvard's rowing tradition is depicted in the film.
Jesse Eisenberg received widespread critical acclaim for his performance as Mark Zuckerberg, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Mark Zuckerberg expressed his dissatisfaction with a film being made about him and noted that much of the plot was not factual.
David Andrew Leo Fincher is an American film director. His films, most of which are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards for Best Director nominations for him. He has also received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Fincher in 2023
Jesse Eisenberg and Fincher at the 2010 New York Film Festival.
Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, and Fincher at the premiere of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Fincher and Gillian Flynn at the 52nd New York Film Festival
