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Movies like The Social Network: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Social Network (2010), start with Good Will Hunting, Creed III, If I Stay. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Social Network as drama. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Will Hunting (1997) | Drama | 127 min | 8.2/10 | Apple TV, Paramount+ |
| Creed III (2023) | Drama, Action | 116 min | 7.1/10 | Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+ |
| If I Stay (2014) | Drama | 106 min | 7.3/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Imitation Game (2014) | History, Drama, Thriller | 113 min | 8.0/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Coach Carter (2005) | Drama, History | 136 min | 7.6/10 | MGM Plus |
| 21 (2008) | Drama, Crime | 123 min | 6.7/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
Good Will Hunting
1997 · Drama · 127 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 13 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life.
US streaming: Apple TV, Paramount+
Creed III
2023 · Drama, Action · 116 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 13 years after.
TMDB synopsis: After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life.
US streaming: Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+
If I Stay
2014 · Drama · 106 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 4 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Imitation Game
2014 · History, Drama, Thriller · 113 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 4 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Coach Carter
2005 · Drama, History · 136 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 5 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.
US streaming: MGM Plus
21
2008 · Drama, Crime · 123 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Drama with The Social Network. Released 2 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.5/10 on TMDB. The highest is Good Will Hunting at 8.2/10, against 7.4/10 for The Social Network itself. They span 1997 to 2023 and run 106 to 136 minutes. The most common genre tags are Drama and History. 3 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Paramount+ carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Social Network?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Good Will Hunting, Creed III, If I Stay. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Social Network?
In the US on October 24, 2026: MGM Plus (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.