The Social Dilemma
“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.
Where to watch The Social Dilemma in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Social Dilemma there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Social Dilemma streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Social Dilemma
The Social Dilemma is a 2020 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Jeff Orlowski. The cast is led by Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Social Dilemma was produced by Exposure Labs, Argent Pictures, and The Space Program and made in United States of America. It was released on January 26, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jeff Orlowski
- Writers
- Davis Coombe, Vickie Curtis, Jeff Orlowski
- Release date
- January 26, 2020
- OTT release
- September 9, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Exposure Labs, Argent Pictures, The Space Program
The Social Dilemma cast & crew
The Social Dilemma was directed by Jeff Orlowski and written by Davis Coombe, Vickie Curtis, and Jeff Orlowski.
The cast features Tristan Harris as Self, Jeff Seibert as Self, Bailey Richardson as Self, Joe Toscano as Self, Sandy Parakilas as Self, and Guillaume Chaslot as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark A. Crawford, cinematography is by John Behrens, and it was produced by Ryan Ahrens and Bruce Heavin.
Is The Social Dilemma worth watching?
The Social Dilemma holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,801 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, The Social Dilemma is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Social Dilemma
In United States, you can stream The Social Dilemma on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 9, 2020.
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Cast of The Social Dilemma
Tristan Harris
Self
Jeff Seibert
Self
Bailey Richardson
Self
Joe Toscano
Self
Sandy Parakilas
Self
Guillaume Chaslot
Self
Lynn Fox
Self
Aza Raskin
Self
Alex Roetter
Self
Tim Kendall
Self
Justin Rosenstein
Self
Randy Fernando
Self
The Social Dilemma — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Social Dilemma in United States?
The Social Dilemma is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Social Dilemma on Netflix?
Yes — The Social Dilemma is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Social Dilemma in?
The Social Dilemma is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Social Dilemma?
The Social Dilemma runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Social Dilemma rated?
The Social Dilemma is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,801 ratings.
▸When did The Social Dilemma release on OTT?
The Social Dilemma became available digitally on September 9, 2020.
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