The Social Network

What’s it about?

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates what would eventually become Facebook, his success leads to personal and legal complications when he receives two lawsuits, including one from his former friend.

The facts 

• Directed by David Fincher
• Starring Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland), Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Justin Timberlake (Trolls), Armie Hammer (Call Me by Your Name), Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), and Josh Pence (The Master).
• English language
• Runtime: 120 minutes
• Awarded 3 Academy Awards for Best Writing, Best Film Editing, and Best Music.

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Offensive language

The film contains language that may offend, including the words “f**k”, “sh*t” “sl*t,” and “b*tch” used in frustration, confusion and casually.

Adult themes

A man and a woman are implied to have had sex offscreen.

There is one scene that occurs in a strip club, with multiple shots of strippers in their underwear.

Drug use

During party scenes, characters are seen smoking marijuana using joints and paraphernalia such as bongs.

People are also seen snorting cocaine—once on a girl’s chest, popping unknown pills, and drinking alcohol socially.

The police then arrive and the characters using drugs are arrested.

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters