The Fifth Estate(2013)
“You can't expose the world's secrets without exposing yourself”
Overview
A look at the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg, and how the website's growth and influence led to an irreparable rift between the two friends.
Director
Bill Condon
Studio
Participant
Budget
$28M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Julian Assange
Daniel Brühl
as Daniel Domscheit-Berg
Anthony Mackie
as Sam Coulson
David Thewlis
as Nick Davies
Alicia Vikander
as Anke Domscheit-Berg
Dan Stevens
as Ian Katz
Stanley Tucci
as James Boswell
Laura Linney
as Sarah Shaw
Carice van Houten
as Birgitta Jonsdottir
Peter Capaldi
as Alan Rusbridger
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Marcus
Alexander Beyer
as Marcel Rosenbach
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$28M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Participant • Reliance Entertainment • Anonymous Content
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fifth Estate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Fifth Estate (2013).
What is The Fifth Estate about?▼
A look at the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg, and how the website's growth and influence led to an irreparable rift between the two friends.
Who directed The Fifth Estate?▼
The Fifth Estate was directed by Bill Condon and released in 2013. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Fifth Estate?▼
The Fifth Estate has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in The Fifth Estate?▼
The cast of The Fifth Estate includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange, Daniel Brühl as Daniel Domscheit-Berg, Anthony Mackie as Sam Coulson, David Thewlis as Nick Davies, Alicia Vikander as Anke Domscheit-Berg and more.
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