The Social Dilemma (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Social Dilemma is a drama and documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski, running about 94 minutes. “The technology that connects us also controls us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Who’s in it. The Social Dilemma stars Skyler Gisondo as Ben, Vincent Kartheiser as A.I., Tristan Harris as Self and Kara Hayward as Cassandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Social Dilemma has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Social Dilemma page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Social Dilemma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Social Dilemma (2020)?
- In US, The Social Dilemma is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Social Dilemma worth watching?
- The Social Dilemma holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Social Dilemma?
- The Social Dilemma stars Skyler Gisondo, Vincent Kartheiser, Tristan Harris, Kara Hayward and Sophia Hammons.
- When was The Social Dilemma released?
- The Social Dilemma was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.