The Fifth Estate (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, The Fifth Estate is a thriller and drama film directed by Bill Condon, running about 128 minutes. “You can't expose the world's secrets without exposing yourself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Estate stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange, Daniel Brühl as Daniel Domscheit-Berg, Anthony Mackie as Sam Coulson and David Thewlis as Nick Davies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fifth Estate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Fifth Estate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Estate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Estate (2013)?
- In US, The Fifth Estate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Fifth Estate worth watching?
- The Fifth Estate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fifth Estate?
- The Fifth Estate stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie, David Thewlis and Alicia Vikander.
- When was The Fifth Estate released?
- The Fifth Estate was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.