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The Fifth Estate
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The Fifth Estate

Fri, Oct 11, 2013
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSun, Oct 13, 2013Chicago International Film Festival
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 11, 2013
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 5, 2013Toronto International Film Festival
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 7, 2013
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 4, 2013
  • Streaming / DigitalMon, Sep 3, 2018VOD
  • PhysicalWed, Apr 9, 2014DVD & Blu-Ray
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 31, 2013
JP
  • Streaming / DigitalWed, Jul 16, 2014
  • PhysicalWed, Feb 18, 2015DVD
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    as Julian Assange
  • Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    as Daniel Domscheit-Berg
  • Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    as Sam Coulson
  • David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    as Nick Davies
  • Alicia Vikander
    Alicia Vikander
    as Anke Domscheit-Berg
  • Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    as Ian Katz
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