The Network

1979Movie1 h 13 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

What do Rose from Devon and Christina from Stuttgart have in common? And in what way is their fate linked to that of wealthy Fiona Dunkerley?

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  • Thought-provoking

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Directed by
Derek Lister
Written by
Stephen Fagan
Produced by
Anne Head

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Facts

December 20, 1979 · 1 h 13 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 20, 1979
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Network worth watching?"

Questions about The Network

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Network worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4).

Will I feel good after watching The Network?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Network make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).