The Fifth Estate

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

20132h 8m6.0(1,128 votes)

DramaThriller

Synopsis

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.

The Fifth Estate (2013) is a drama and thriller film directed by Bill Condon. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, and Anthony Mackie. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,128 votes.

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Director

Bill Condon

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Julian Assange

Daniel Brühl

Daniel Domscheit-Berg

Anthony Mackie

Sam Coulson

David Thewlis

Nick Davies

Alicia Vikander

Anke Domscheit-Berg

Dan Stevens

Ian Katz

Stanley Tucci

James Boswell

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Who stars in The Fifth Estate?

The Fifth Estate stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie, and David Thewlis, and was directed by Bill Condon.

How long is The Fifth Estate?

The Fifth Estate has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.

When did The Fifth Estate come out?

The Fifth Estate was released in 2013.

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The Fifth Estate is a drama and thriller film.

Is The Fifth Estate worth watching?

The Fifth Estate holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.