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The Net

The Net (1995) - Where to Watch

1995Movie
Audience Score
60

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Here are a few quick details to keep in mind about the Columbia Pictures drama flick. The Net starring Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller, Wendy Gazelle has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min. The release date of the movie is July 28th, 1995. The movie received a user score of 60/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 1,434 active users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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 Net' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on July 28th, 1995
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 11th, 1997 - Buy The Net DVD

The Net Movies

These two films explore the theme of technological threats. In the first, a systems analyst discovers a dangerous program and becomes a target of a high-tech organization attempting to erase her identity. The second film follows a young analyst in Istanbul who finds her identity stolen amidst a web of deceit. Both films highlight the dangers of technology, with the first explicitly portraying a high-tech organization's malicious actions and the second subtly presenting the threat through stolen identity. These narratives also delve into the ethical implications of technological advancements, urging viewers to reflect on the balance between innovation and ethics. The films present the paradox of technology as both a tool for progress and a source of chaos, inviting thoughtful consideration of its dual nature.