2009
Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates "Facemash," a website rating female students, leading to an administrative hearing and a breakup with his girlfriend, Erica Albright. The Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra approach Mark to develop "HarvardConnection," a social networking site, but Mark instead creates "theFacebook" with his friend Eduardo Saverin. As Facebook gains popularity, Mark and Eduardo clash over monetization and the influence of Sean Parker, leading to Eduardo's shares being diluted and his eventual expulsion from the company. Years later, Mark faces two lawsuits: one from the Winklevoss twins for intellectual property theft and another from Eduardo Saverin for breach of contract, ultimately settling both cases while Facebook becomes a global phenomenon.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Social Network follows Mark Zuckerberg’s journey from a tense breakup to creating Facebook, facing legal battles with the Winklevoss twins and a fallout with co-founder Eduardo.
Open full beat sheetMark Zuckerberg is listed as Protagonist / Founder of Facebook. 19-year-old Harvard student, brilliant programmer, socially awkward, driven by a need for status and intellectual superiority. In the parsed data, Mark Zuckerberg is connected to 51 scenes, 98 dialogue lines, 99 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
51 scenes / 98 dialogue linesEduardo Saverin is listed as Co-founder of Facebook / CFO. Mark's best friend, wealthy Brazilian student, business-minded. In the parsed data, Eduardo Saverin is connected to 37 scenes, 63 dialogue lines, 64 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
37 scenes / 63 dialogue linesTyler Winklevoss is listed as Harvard student / Rower. Identical twin, elite athlete, member of the Porcellian Club. In the parsed data, Tyler Winklevoss is connected to 24 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 74.
24 scenes / 9 dialogue linesCameron Winklevoss is listed as Harvard student / Rower. Identical twin, elite athlete, member of the Porcellian Club. In the parsed data, Cameron Winklevoss is connected to 24 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
24 scenes / 6 dialogue linesDivya Narendra is listed as Harvard student / Partner to the Winklevoss twins. Indian student, partner in the HarvardConnection project. In the parsed data, Divya Narendra is connected to 15 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
15 scenes / 6 dialogue linesDustin Moskowitz is listed as Facebook programmer. Mark's roommate and early Facebook employee. In the parsed data, Dustin Moskowitz is connected to 12 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.
12 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSean Parker is listed as Founder of Napster / Facebook advisor. Charismatic, controversial entrepreneur, mentor to Mark. In the parsed data, Sean Parker is connected to 11 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 55.
11 scenes / 44 dialogue linesMarylin Delpy is listed as Lawyer. Second-year associate on Mark's legal team. In the parsed data, Marylin Delpy is connected to 9 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 18 dialogue linesErica Albright is listed as Mark's ex-girlfriend. 19-year-old student at B.U., intelligent, polite, eventually breaks up with Mark. In the parsed data, Erica Albright is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 9 dialogue linesChris Hughes is listed as Facebook publicity. Mark's roommate and early Facebook employee. In the parsed data, Chris Hughes is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMark Zuckerberg and his girlfriend Erica Albright have a tense conversation about final clubs and social status, leading to their breakup.
Mark Zuckerberg, Erica AlbrightMark returns to his room, drinks, and begins blogging about Erica while hacking into Harvard house facebooks to create a rating site.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskowitz, Chris HughesThree years later, Mark sits for a deposition.
Mark Zuckerberg, Marylin DelpyMark Zuckerberg is being deposed by Gretchen regarding his past actions at Harvard, specifically the Ad Board hearing and his interactions with Erica Albright.
Mark Zuckerberg, Erica Albright, Eduardo Saverin, Marylin DelpyThe Winklevoss twins dominate a rowing practice, showcasing their athletic superiority.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossTyler, Cameron, and Divya discuss the Facemash incident and identify Mark as the culprit.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraCameron and Tyler Winklevoss state their names for the record.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossMark faces an Administrative Board hearing regarding Facemash.
Mark ZuckerbergMark and Eduardo discuss the outcome of the hearing.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinMark is insulted by classmates in a lecture hall and leaves.
Mark ZuckerbergThe Winklevoss twins approach Mark to discuss an idea.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossMark meets with the twins and Divya to hear about HarvardConnection.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraMark and Eduardo meet at a fraternity party.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskowitz, Chris HughesMark pitches the idea of 'theFacebook' to Eduardo.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinMark begins coding theFacebook.
Mark ZuckerbergMark works on theFacebook website code on his computer.
Mark ZuckerbergGage reads emails from Mark to the Winklevoss twins during a deposition.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossEduardo participates in a drinking ritual for the Phoenix club.
Eduardo SaverinMark codes for theFacebook during an Art History lecture.
Mark ZuckerbergGage reads another email from Mark to the Winklevoss twins.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossCameron, Tyler, and Divya discuss Mark's evasive emails.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraEduardo receives a Phoenix club envelope.
Eduardo SaverinEduardo visits Mark to discuss funding for the server.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinGage reads more emails from Mark to the Winklevoss twins and Divya.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraDivya reads another email from Mark.
Divya NarendraGage continues reading emails.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossDivya reads an email to the twins.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraEduardo and other pledges are tested at the John Harvard statue.
Eduardo SaverinEduardo receives another Phoenix envelope.
Eduardo SaverinGage notes the time elapsed since the initial meeting.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossMark registers the domain name for theFacebook.
Mark ZuckerbergGage asks Eduardo if Mark had begun work on HarvardConnection.
Eduardo SaverinThe twins read Mark's email about skepticism.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossA heated exchange occurs between Mark and Divya.
Mark Zuckerberg, Divya NarendraDustin interrupts Mark, leading to a realization.
Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin MoskowitzMark rushes out of the building.
Mark ZuckerbergMark rushes to his room to work with Eduardo.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinDivya discovers theFacebook website.
Divya NarendraDivya tells the twins that Mark stole the website.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraThe group discusses legal action.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraGage questions Mark about the Winklevoss family wealth.
Mark Zuckerberg, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossSy asks Eduardo about the launch.
Eduardo SaverinSy and Gretchen argue over how to address Eduardo during his deposition.
Eduardo Saverin, Marylin DelpyDivya testifies about Mark's popularity on campus.
Divya NarendraEstablishing shot of the auditorium.
Mark and Eduardo attend a lecture where they meet two girls.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinCrowd exits the lecture; Mark and Eduardo are approached by students.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinEduardo confronts Mark about monetizing and a cease and desist letter.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinMark is questioned about his emails to the Winklevoss twins.
Mark Zuckerberg, Divya NarendraEduardo has a sexual encounter in a club bathroom.
Eduardo SaverinMark confronts Erica at a club.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinMark assigns roles to Dustin and Chris for expansion.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskowitz, Chris HughesMark talks to Marylin during a break.
Mark Zuckerberg, Marylin DelpyThe twins and Divya discuss legal options.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraSean Parker wakes up in an apartment in Palo Alto.
Sean ParkerSean Parker and Amy discuss his past with Napster and his current financial status before Sean discovers Facebook on Amy's laptop.
Sean Parker, Erica AlbrightCameron and Tyler Winklevoss wait to meet with the President of Harvard.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossThe Winklevoss twins meet with Larry Summers to complain about Mark Zuckerberg stealing their idea.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossThe twins exit the office and Tyler breaks the doorknob.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossEduardo Saverin is deposed regarding the business trip to New York.
Eduardo SaverinEduardo pitches advertisers while Mark remains disengaged.
Eduardo Saverin, Mark ZuckerbergMark and Eduardo meet Sean Parker for dinner.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Sean ParkerThe deposition continues with questions about Eduardo's alleged animal cruelty.
Eduardo Saverin, Marylin DelpyMark and Dustin react to the news article about Eduardo's chicken incident.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin MoskowitzMark and Eduardo discuss the Facebook user count and Mark's academic cheating.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin MoskowitzEduardo is questioned about Mark's cheating and the animal cruelty accusation.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Marylin DelpyMark and Eduardo discuss moving to California and the growth of Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin MoskowitzMark conducts a drinking-based hacking interview for interns.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin MoskowitzEduardo explains why he gave Mark the money.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Marylin DelpyThe team enjoys the house until the chimney collapses.
Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin MoskowitzSean Parker visits the house.
Mark Zuckerberg, Sean Parker, Dustin MoskowitzMark and Sean discuss the future of Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg, Sean ParkerThe Winklevoss twins lose the Henley Royal Regatta.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossPrince Albert presents the second-place ribbons.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler WinklevossThe twins learn Facebook has expanded to Europe and decide to sue.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraCameron and Divya watch the rowing race and plot against Mark.
Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, Divya NarendraSean is working at the house while Dustin and interns code; Eduardo arrives.
Eduardo Saverin, Sean Parker, Dustin MoskowitzMark and Eduardo argue about the company and Sean.
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo SaverinEduardo freezes the company bank account.
Eduardo SaverinMark and Sean secure an investment from Peter Thiel.
Mark Zuckerberg, Sean ParkerNo man. I'll tell you something, you know how I founded Napster? I was going out with this girl in high school. And it was great. I thought it was great, but the whole time--almost the whole time we were together., like five months--she was giving blow jobs to the co-captain of the lacrosse team. And I found out and I was willing to forgive her but she told me she loved him. So I had this dream that I would make a billion dollar company.. Not a million dollar company--any hack can do that---a billion dollar company. And I would have business cards printed up that said, "I'm CEO.. .Bitch. " It's our time. We run the universe. Yeah, she's a Victoria's Secret model. I want to know where the fuck Eduardo is.
Turn it off. Turn it off, Cam. Look at me. I don't mind that we got beat by the Dutch by less than a second. That was a fair race, that was a good race and they had the better boat today and they'll see us again. What I mind is that we got beat by Mark Zuckerberg...by less than a second. We tried the Ad Board, we tried the president of the University and we tried talking to him ourselves. Now I'm asking you. For the one-hundreth time. Let's take the considerable resources at our disposal and sue him in a federal court.
Every 10th line of code written, they have to drink a shot. And hacking's supposed to be stealth, so anytime the server detects an intrusion, the candidate responsible has to drink a shot. I also have a program running that has a pop-up window appear simultaneously on all five computers--the last candidate to hit the window has to drink a shot. Plus every three minutes they all have to drink a shot.
Well... .I figured we were a team and I wanted to be a team player. I figured Mark, Dustin and the new interns could work on the site while I worked on generating advertiser interest in New York. And mostly I figured., you know...how much could go wrong in three months?
I've been licensed to practice law for all of 20 months and I could get a jury to believe you planted the story about Eduardo. You know how? Just by asking the question. Watch. Why weren't you at the sorority party that night?
'Cause you're gonna need these guys to sign a non-disclosure agreement and you're gonna need to be indemnified. They say one unflattering word about you in public and you own their house, wife and kids.
That's not my house. It was Sharon's. I was crashing there for a little bit while I'm taking care of some things. But she's done for the summer so she's back at her parents' place and I'm homeless.
I'm talking about what a jury'll see. That's what I do, that's what I'm doing here. I'm trying to specialize in voir dire--jury selection. Clothes, hair, wedding ring, speaking style, likability--
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