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The Social Dilemma (2020)

Film · 1h 35m · Rated PG-13

Documentary, Drama

Tech experts reveal the dark side of their creations, exposing how social networking profoundly impacts humanity.

Tense and bleak. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.

Streaming on Netflix.

The Social Dilemma parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and mild language.

Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Social Dilemma about?

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byJeff Orlowski
StarringTristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson, Joe Toscano, Sandy Parakilas, Guillaume Chaslot

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