​ ​ Great Movies About Online Life 

Arshi Khanam

Digital era  

The digital age, or internet influence, has changed our lives forever. It’s been decades since its advent, but we still argue if it's a boon or a bane, here are some great movies that depict internet’s power.  

Her

Spike Jonze’s sci-fi romance film explores the intricacies of advanced technology like artificial intelligence. It follows a lonely man, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), and his relationship with an AI virtual assistant.

Love Hard

A captivating digital-age love story starring Nina Dobrev in the lead role. It revolves around catfishing and the challenges of internet dating, with a heartwarming twist.  

The Social Network  

Mark Zuckerberg’s biopic film revolves around a young boy as he builds a social networking site like Facebook but grapples to fight for his creation when friends turn into rivals. It depicts the other side of fame. 

Not Okay

A satirical black comedy starring Zoey Deutch traces an unlikeable female lead as she delves into the price of social media fame that soon turns dreary with exposure and online harassment.  

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

A beautiful movie that highlights the growing obsession with social media presence and internet life. It revolves around three best friends as they navigate their modern relationships, careers, and friendships.  

Searching  

Set on computer screens and smart phones, this intriguing movie with unexpected turns revolves around a troubled father as he traces his missing daughter through her online footsteps.  

Secret Superstar 

This Aamir Khan and Zaira Waseem film sheds light on the positive side of the internet. It revolves around a conservative family’s daughter as she follows her musical dreams and passion with secret identity.  

Bo Burnham: Inside  

This musical special by comedian Bo Burnham explores the Covid-19 pandemic with core segments on mental health, social media consumption, and his relationship with the internet.