The Fifth Estate
2013, English. Directed by Bill Condon.
You can't expose the world's secrets without exposing yourself
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 1,142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fifth Estate
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Cast & crew
- Bill CondonDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchJulian Assange
- Daniel BrühlDaniel Domscheit-Berg
- Anthony MackieSam Coulson
- David ThewlisNick Davies
- Alicia VikanderAnke Domscheit-Berg
- Dan StevensIan Katz
- Stanley TucciJames Boswell
- Laura LinneySarah Shaw
- Carice van HoutenBirgitta Jonsdottir
- Peter CapaldiAlan Rusbridger
- Moritz BleibtreuMarcus
- Alexander BeyerMarcel Rosenbach
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2013
- Country
- India, United States of America
- Written by
- Josh Singer
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $8.6M
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What The Fifth Estate is based on
The Fifth Estate is based on Inside WikiLeaks by Daniel Domscheit-Berg.
Inside WikiLeaks
By Daniel Domscheit-Berg
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Fifth Estate: quick answers
Is The Fifth Estate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 1,142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fifth Estate?
The Fifth Estate runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Fifth Estate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fifth Estate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fifth Estate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fifth Estate is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fifth Estate on?
The Fifth Estate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fifth Estate?
If you liked The Fifth Estate, try The Company You Keep, Nothing but the Truth, The Operative.
Who directed The Fifth Estate?
The Fifth Estate (2013) was directed by Bill Condon and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie.
What is The Fifth Estate based on?
The Fifth Estate is based on Inside WikiLeaks by Daniel Domscheit-Berg.