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Network
1976·Movie
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A , drama: , but never scary.
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Television will never be the same.
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Media SatireCynical Corporate DramaProphetic WarningOutstanding Ensemble CastSharp DialoguePsychological BreakdownAnti-Capitalist CritiqueNewsroom ThrillerDark ComedyCultural Icon
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Is Network worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 83).
Will I feel good after watching Network?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Will Network make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).
Was Network a box office hit?
Budget$4 million
Box office$24 million
Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.
What tropes does Network use?
Bad BossSerious BusinessVillain Has a PointExecutive MeddlingArson, Murder, and JaywalkingThis Is RealityKent Brockman NewsForeshadowingNew Media Are EvilSanity SlippageMay–December RomanceOoh, Me Accent's Slippingand 111 more
TV Tropes lists 123 tropes for it, including Bad Boss, Serious Business, and Villain Has a Point.