Network

Name: Network
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976-11-27
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy

1976·Movie·R·122 min·★ 7.8(2,173)

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“Television will never be the same.”

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 rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

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Where to watch Network in India

Can I watch Network in India? Yes — you can stream Network in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Where is Network streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
India	MGM Plus Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United States	YouTube Free	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	MGM Plus Amazon Channel, YouTube Free	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada	—	Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia	MGM Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	MGM Plus Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France	MUBI, MGM Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
Spain	Filmin, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, rtve	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil	MUBI, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
South Korea	Watcha	—

About Network

Network is a 1976 English-language drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.

Network was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 27, 1976, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.

Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: Paddy Chayefsky
Release date: November 27, 1976
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $24 million
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Network cast & crew

Network was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky.

The cast features Faye Dunaway as Diana Christensen, William Holden as Max Schumacher, Peter Finch as Howard Beale, Robert Duvall as Frank Hackett, Wesley Addy as Nelson Chaney, and Ned Beatty as Arthur Jensen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elliot Lawrence, cinematography is by Owen Roizman, and it was produced by Howard Gottfried.

Is Network worth watching?

Network holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,173 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Network is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Network

In India, you can stream Network on MGM Plus Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.