The Net (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2003, The Net is a documentary film directed by Lutz Dammbeck, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. More of a film essay - of the type pioneered by Orson Welles and Chris Marker - than a standard documentary, German filmmaker Lutz Dammbeck's The Net: The Unabomber, the LSD and the Internet begins with the typical format and structure of a nonfiction film, and a single subject (the life and times of mail bomber Ted Kaczynski). From that thematic springboard, Dammbeck branches out omnidirectionally, segueing into a series of thematic riffs and variants on such marginally-related subjects as: the history of cyberspace, terrorism, utopian ideals, LSD, the Central Intelligence Agency, and Cuckoo's Nest author Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters.
Who’s in it. The Net stars Lutz Dammbeck as Himself, Eva Mattes as Narrator (voice), Tom Vogt as Narrator (voice) and Stewart Brand as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Net has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Net page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Net tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Net (2003)?
- In US, The Net is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Net worth watching?
- The Net holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Net?
- The Net stars Lutz Dammbeck, Eva Mattes, Tom Vogt, Stewart Brand and John Brockman.
- When was The Net released?
- The Net was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.