The Social Dilemma

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"The technology that connects us also controls us."
  • PG-13
  • 2020
  • 1 hr 29 min
  • 7.6  (83,171)
  • 78

The documentary film The Social Dilemma addresses the influence that social media has on the world's economy and its people. The film features interviews with many former employees, executives, and other professionals from top tech companies and social media platforms such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Mozilla. These interviewees draw on their primary experiences at their companies to discuss how such platforms have caused negative problematic social, political, and cultural consequences. Some of the interviewees qualify that social media platforms and big tech companies have provided some positive change for society as well. These interviews are presented alongside scripted dramatizations of a teenager's social media addiction.

The Social Dilemma
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The documentary film The Social Dilemma addresses the influence that social media has on the world's economy and its people. The film features interviews with many former employees, executives, and other professionals from top tech companies and social media platforms such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Mozilla. These interviewees draw on their primary experiences at their companies to discuss how such platforms have caused negative problematic social, political, and cultural consequences. Some of the interviewees qualify that social media platforms and big tech companies have provided some positive change for society as well. These interviews are presented alongside scripted dramatizations of a teenager's social media addiction.

The Social Dilemma is a 2020 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.6 and a MetaScore of 78.

Where to Watch The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma is available to watch, stream, download and on demand at Netflix. Some platforms allow you to rent The Social Dilemma for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.

  • Release Date
    2020
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (83,171)
  • Metascore
    78