Snowden
2016, English. Directed by Oliver Stone.
The only safe place is on the run.
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 4,836 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Snowden
Snowden is streaming on Netflix and Starz in India.
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Starz Apple TV channel
Kanopy
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 6 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- Joseph Gordon-LevittEdward Snowden
- Shailene WoodleyLindsay Mills
- Melissa LeoLaura Poitras
- Zachary QuintoGlenn Greenwald
- Tom WilkinsonEwen MacAskill
- Scott EastwoodTrevor James
- Timothy OlyphantCIA Agent Geneva
- Ben SchnetzerGabriel Sol
- LaKeith StanfieldPatrick Haynes
- Rhys IfansCorbin O'Brian
- Nicolas CageHank Forrester
- Joely RichardsonJanine Gibson
Details
- Released
- 15 September 2016
- Country
- France, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Kieran Fitzgerald, Oliver Stone
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $37M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Snowden is based on
Snowden is based on The Snowden Files (2014) by Luke Harding, published by Vintage Books.
2014
The Snowden Files
By Luke Harding
Published by Vintage Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Snowden
Breach
2007 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Patriots Day
2016 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Official Secrets
2019 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Courier
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Parts You Lose
2019 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Organization
1971 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Falcon and the Snowman
1985 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
All the President's Men
1976 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fair Game
2010 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Conspiracy Theory
1997 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Snowden: quick answers
Is Snowden worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 4,836 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Snowden?
Snowden runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Snowden have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Snowden. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Snowden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Snowden is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Snowden on?
Snowden is streaming on Netflix and Starz in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Snowden?
If you liked Snowden, try Breach, Patriots Day, Official Secrets.
Who directed Snowden?
Snowden (2016) was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo.
What is Snowden based on?
Snowden is based on The Snowden Files (2014) by Luke Harding, published by Vintage Books.