The Net (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, The Net is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Irwin Winkler, running about 114 minutes. “No driver's license, no credit cards, no passport, no access to her bank accounts in a foreign country ... She finds her identity stolen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Angela Bennett is a freelance software engineer who lives in a world of computer technology. When a cyber friend asks Bennett to debug a new game, she inadvertently becomes involved in a conspiracy that will soon turn her life upside down and make her the target of an assassination.
Who’s in it. The Net stars Sandra Bullock as Angela Bennett / Ruth Marx, Jeremy Northam as Jack Devlin, Dennis Miller as Dr. Alan Champion and Wendy Gazelle as Ruth Marx, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Net has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $110.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Net (1995)?
- In US, The Net is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Net?
- The Net stars Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller, Wendy Gazelle and Ken Howard.
- When was The Net released?
- The Net was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.