Which 2010 biographical drama about the founding of Facebook stars Jesse Eisenberg?

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The 2010 biographical drama about the founding of Facebook starring Jesse Eisenberg is The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, it portrays Mark Zuckerberg's creation of the site and the disputes that followed.

The screenplay is based on Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires. Eisenberg plays Zuckerberg, with Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, and Armie Hammer as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The film frames its story through lawsuits and depositions, moving between Harvard in 2003 and the company's rapid expansion.

The movie is widely praised for its dialogue, editing, performances, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's score. However, it is a dramatization rather than a complete historical record. Zuckerberg and Facebook staff were not involved in making the film, and several personal details and conversations were disputed. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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