Snowden (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Snowden is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 134 minutes. “The only safe place is on the run.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Who’s in it. Snowden stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden, Shailene Woodley as Lindsay Mills, Melissa Leo as Laura Poitras and Zachary Quinto as Glenn Greenwald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Snowden has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $37.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowden tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snowden (2016)?
- In US, Snowden is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snowden worth watching?
- Snowden holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Snowden?
- Snowden stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto and Tom Wilkinson.
- When was Snowden released?
- Snowden was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.