Network

A television network, facing declining ratings, exploits a deranged news anchor's on-air prophecies of doom for profit. As his mental state deteriorates and his ratings soar, the network must decide whether to capitalize on his breakdown or maintain journalistic integrity. The film savagely satirizes the media's hunger for sensationalism and its manipulative power over the public consciousness.

Network was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its prescient satire of television news and its brilliant performances. It is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made about the media.

• A searingly prophetic and darkly satirical look at the television industry.

• Features powerhouse performances, particularly from Peter Finch in his Oscar-winning role.

• Its prescient commentary on media sensationalism remains disturbingly relevant today.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise 'Network' for its sharp, intelligent satire and its incredibly accurate predictions about the future of television news. Many viewers found the performances, especially Peter Finch's, to be groundbreaking and unforgettable, while others were struck by how relevant the film's themes remain decades later.

Won four Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Peter Finch, Best Actress for Faye Dunaway, and Best Original Screenplay for Paddy Chayefsky. Nominated for ten Oscars in total. Numerous other awards and nominations.

Peter Finch died of a heart attack shortly before the film's release, making his Oscar win posthumous. He remains the only actor to have won a posthumous acting Oscar.