The Net (1995) movie poster

The Net (1995)

"Her driver's license. Her credit cards. Her bank accounts. Her identity. DELETED."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 44%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,485 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Sandra Bullock as Angela Bennett
Jeremy Northam as Jack Devlin
Dennis Miller as Dr. Alan Champion
Wendy Gazelle as Imposter Angela (Ruth Marx)
Diane Baker as Mrs. Bennett
Ken Howard as Michael Bergstrom
Ray McKinnon as Dale Hessman
Daniel Schorr as WNN Anchor
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 1,485 votes. Critics gave it 48%.
Overview
Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated crime films of 1995 among dedicated fans.
  • Sandra Bullock spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Net is a 1995 crime, drama, mystery film directed by Irwin Winkler. Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'.

While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project. The film has been rated by 1,485 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, The Net delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Net (1995) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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