The Social Dilemma (2020)
Tech experts reveal the dark side of their creations, exposing how social networking profoundly impacts humanity.
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
How intense is The Social Dilemma?
The Social Dilemma has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Social Dilemma feels like
- Tone
- tensebleakearnestcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Social Dilemma
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Social Dilemma for you?
Is The Social Dilemma scary?
No. The Social Dilemma is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Social Dilemma gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Social Dilemma sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Social Dilemma OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Social Dilemma?
The Social Dilemma runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Social Dilemma?
The Social Dilemma is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Social Dilemma have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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