Movie · 2020 Available digitally

The Social Dilemma

Jeff Orlowski

1h 34min PG-13 Release: 01/26/2020 Documentary Drama

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The Social Dilemma is a documentary and drama movie released in 2020, directed by Jeff Orlowski, starring Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert and Bailey Richardson. It runs 1h 34min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Official synopsis

The technology that connects us also controls us.

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Available to stream

Digital 09/09/2020
Streaming · Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads available

Where to watch The Social Dilemma

Streaming

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability in Brazil · updated 03/10/2026

Trailer for The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma | Official Trailer | Netflix · YouTube

Cast of The Social Dilemma

30 actors

Tristan Harris as Self Jeff Seibert as Self Bailey Richardson as Self Joe Toscano as Self Sandy Parakilas as Self Guillaume Chaslot as Self Lynn Fox as Self Aza Raskin as Self

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Alex Roetter as Self Tim Kendall as Self

Justin Rosenstein as Self Randy Fernando as Self

Jaron Lanier as Self

Roger McNamee as Self Shoshana Zuboff as Self Anna Lembke as Self James Fetter as Self Mary Fetter as Self

Jonathan Haidt as Self Cathy O'Neil as Self Rashida Richardson as Self

Renée DiResta as Self Cynthia M. Wong as Self

Skyler Gisondo as Ben

Kara Hayward as Cassandra

Vincent Kartheiser as Advertising A.I. / Engagement A.I. / Growth A.I.

Sophia Hammons as Isla

Barbara Gehring as Mom

Chris Grundy as Step-Dad Sergio Villarreal as Luiz

Director: Jeff Orlowski
Cinematography: John Behrens, Jonathan Pope
Editing: Davis Coombe
Music: Mark A. Crawford
Production: Larissa Rhodes
Screenplay: Davis Coombe, Jeff Orlowski, Vickie Curtis

Frequently asked questions about The Social Dilemma

Where to watch The Social Dilemma?

In Brazil, The Social Dilemma is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Is The Social Dilemma on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Is The Social Dilemma on Netflix?

Yes. The Social Dilemma is available on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is The Social Dilemma?

The Social Dilemma runs 1h 34min (94 minutes).

What is the age rating of The Social Dilemma?

In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.

What year did The Social Dilemma come out?

The Social Dilemma came out in 2020.

The Social Dilemma details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Exposure Labs, Argent Pictures, The Space Program
Official website: www.thesocialdilemma.com

Themes

Documentary Drama artificial intelligence (a.i.) technology silicon valley high tech surveillance internet surveillance big corporation media manipulation social network teen suicide low self esteem social media internet culture commercialism internet addiction social isolation self-harm advertising campaign advertising model late stage capitalism machine learning media addiction algorithm societal collapse smartphone