Network (1976)
0.2400Canon Score · ranked #72 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #72
Every list on which Network appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #8 / 101 |
| Variety 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #31 / 100 |
| Entertainment Weekly 100 (2013) | Editorial list | #63 / 87 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #78 / 78 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #100 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #210 / 1041 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #212 / 500 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |