Mediastan (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Mediastan is a documentary film directed by Johannes Wahlström, running about 94 minutes. “On the road with Wikileaks” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small group of Wikileaks journalists make their way through Central Asia interviewing newspaper editors. Their real goal: to find local media outlets to publish secret US diplomatic cables. This intelligent, guerrilla-style doc follows their fascinating journey from Afghanistan to Manhattan, through the boundaries of free speech and the minds of those who shape our understanding of the world.
Who’s in it. Mediastan stars Julian Assange as Himself, Vladimir Gubanov as Himself, Alan Rusbridger as Himself and Bill Keller as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mediastan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mediastan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mediastan tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mediastan (2013)?
- In US, Mediastan is available to 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 Mediastan worth watching?
- Mediastan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mediastan?
- Mediastan stars Julian Assange, Vladimir Gubanov, Alan Rusbridger and Bill Keller.
- When was Mediastan released?
- Mediastan was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.