The Net
1995, English. Directed by Irwin Winkler.
Her driver's license. Her credit cards. Her bank accounts. Her identity. DELETED.
Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night, she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization, who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence in order to protect the project.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 1,605 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Net isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Irwin WinklerDirector
- Sandra BullockAngela Bennett
- Jeremy NorthamJack Devlin
- Dennis MillerAlan Champion
- Diane BakerMrs. Bennett
- Wendy GazelleImposter
- Ken HowardBergstrom
- Ray McKinnonDale
- Daniel SchorrWNN Anchor
- L. Scott CaldwellPublic Defender
- Robert GossettBen Phillips
- Kristina KrofftNurse #1
- Juan GarciaResort Desk Clerk
Details
- Released
- 28 July 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Brancato, Michael Ferris
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $111M
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The Net: quick answers
Is The Net worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 1,605 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Net?
The Net runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Net have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Net. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Net parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Net is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Net on?
The Net isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Net?
If you liked The Net, try Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, Conspiracy Theory, Closed Circuit.
Who directed The Net?
The Net (1995) was directed by Irwin Winkler and stars Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller.