The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
2014, English. Directed by Brian Knappenberger.
Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 27 June 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Knappenberger
- Box office
- $49K
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What The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is based on
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is based on a true story.
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The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz: quick answers
Is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 481 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz on?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
If you liked The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, try The Tinder Swindler, Stolen: Heist of the Century, Dirty John: The Dirty Truth.
Who directed The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014) was directed by Brian Knappenberger and stars Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow.
What is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz based on?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is based on a true story.