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The Fifth Estate (2013)

“You can't expose the world's secrets without exposing yourself”

6.0/10 · 1,130 votes 2h 8m r ThrillerDrama

#217 of 284 films from 2013 #1902 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Bill Condon · Written by Josh Singer

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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.

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatchas Julian Assange
Daniel Brühlas Daniel Domscheit-Berg
Anthony Mackieas Sam Coulson
David Thewlisas Nick Davies
Alicia Vikanderas Anke Domscheit-Berg
Dan Stevensas Ian Katz
Stanley Tuccias James Boswell
Laura Linneyas Sarah Shaw
Carice van Houtenas Birgitta Jonsdottir
Peter Capaldias Alan Rusbridger
Moritz Bleibtreuas Marcus
Alexander Beyeras Marcel Rosenbach
Jamie Blackleyas Ziggy
Anatole Taubmanas Holger Stark

Facts

Release dateOctober 11, 2013
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$8,555,008 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt1837703

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Questions

How long is The Fifth Estate?
The Fifth Estate runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Fifth Estate worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,130 votes, which places it #217 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 24%) and #1902 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Fifth Estate?
The Fifth Estate was directed by Bill Condon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Good Liar (2019), Dreamgirls (2006).
Who stars in The Fifth Estate?
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.
What is The Fifth Estate rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fifth Estate?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17747.

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