Overview

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 8 awards, including the Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2011)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (2011)
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Box office
Grossed $225M worldwide, about 5.6 times its $40M budget
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Based on
Based on the novel The Accidental Billionaires
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Filming locations
Filmed in Santa Monica, Baltimore, California and Grace Ford Salvatori Hall
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Setting
Set in California and Harvard College
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Collection
Part of The Social Network Collection
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Music
Music by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor
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