Network is a 1976 American satirical comedy drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It depicts a television network struggling with poor ratings until the nightly live broadcast …

Nov 27, 1976 · Network: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall. A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and …

There's a moment near the beginning of "Network" that has us thinking this will be the definitive indictment of national television we've been promised. A

Paddy Chayefsky's brilliant, Oscar-winning 1975 script was far ahead of its time when written, and remains increasingly relevant today. A blistering satire on the world of ratings-driven commercial …

When a news anchor loses his mind on the air, his outrageous rants boost ratings and intrigue network executives in this Oscar-winning masterpiece. Watch trailers & learn more.

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When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives …

A devastating commentary on a world of ratings-driving commercial TV that is getting more on target every day, Network introduces us to Howard Beale (Finch), dean of newscasters at the United …

Network (1976) is director Sidney Lumet's brilliant, pitch-black criticism of the hollow, lurid wasteland of television journalism where entertainment value and short-term ratings were more crucial than …

Sep 23, 2025 · Sidney Lumet’s Network (1976) is not just a movie—it’s a satirical prophecy that predicted the obsession with ratings, sensationalism, and the blending of news and entertainment in …