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Network

(1976)
8.1 PixlRun
Television will never be the same.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 02min
Premiere 1976-11-27
Box office $23,689,877 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Sidney Lumet
Cinematography Owen Roizman
Editor Alan Heim
Producers Howard Gottfried
Production Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · United Artists
IMDb 8.1
RT 91
Meta 83

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Director
Sidney Lumet
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Editor
Alan Heim
Producers
Howard Gottfried

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Network?
Sidney Lumet directed Network in 1976.
What is the IMDb rating?
Network has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 from 184,935 votes.
Where can I watch Network?
Network is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Network?
Network has a runtime of 2h 02min (122 minutes).
How much did Network earn at the box office?
Network earned $23,689,877 worldwide.

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