A razor-sharp media satire directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky, Network offers a scathing look at corporate power and the manipulation of mass media—remarkably ahead of its time in predicting today’s outrage-driven news culture.
At a struggling television network, ambitious executive Diana Christensen (Faye Dunaway) stumbles upon a ratings breakthrough when veteran newscaster Howard Beale (Peter Finch) suffers an on-air breakdown and reinvents himself as a furious, unfiltered voice of the public. As his rants captivate audiences, the network exploits his popularity—but the chaos they unleash soon spirals beyond control.
Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Faye Dunaway), Best Actor (Peter Finch), and Best Original Screenplay (Paddy Chayefsky), this New Hollywood classic remains as bold, darkly funny, and relevant as ever.
Film Info
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Country: United States
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Year: 1976
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Runtime: 121 minutes
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Color: Color
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
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Language: English
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Spine #: 1300
4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition Features
- New 4K digital restoration with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc (Dolby Vision HDR) and one Blu-ray with film and special features
- Audio commentary featuring director Sidney Lumet
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Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words (2025), a feature-length documentary by Matthew Miele
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The Making of “Network” (2006), a six-part documentary by Laurent Bouzereau
- Theatrical trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Included Booklet
- Essay by political commentator and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie
Packaging
- New cover artwork by Adam Maida
