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Cast
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  • Benedict Cumberbatch

    Benedict Cumberbatch

    Julian Assange

  • Daniel Brühl

    Daniel Brühl

    Daniel Domscheit-Berg

  • Laura Linney

    Laura Linney

  • Anthony Mackie

    Anthony Mackie

  • David Thewlis

    David Thewlis

  • Peter Capaldi

    Peter Capaldi

  • Dan Stevens

    Dan Stevens

  • Alicia Vikander

    Alicia Vikander

Credits
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  • Bill Condon

    Bill Condon

    Director

  • Josh Singer

    Josh Singer

    Screenwriter

  • Steve Golin

    Steve Golin

    Producer

  • Michael Sugar

    Michael Sugar

    Producer

  • Jeff Skoll

    Jeff Skoll

    Executive Producer

  • Jonathan King

    Jonathan King

    Executive Producer

  • Richard Sharkey

    Richard Sharkey

    Executive Producer

  • Tobias A. Schliessler

    Tobias A. Schliessler

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. WikiLeaks Sabotages 'Fifth Estate' With Its Own Julian Assange Film

    WikiLeaks Sabotages 'Fifth Estate' With Its Own Julian Assange Film

    5:28 pm PDT 10/20/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Free downloads of "Mediastan" are offered up just as "The Fifth Estate" bombs in North America -- the worst opening of the year so far for a film opening in more than 1,500 theaters. READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video Box Office: 'Gravity' No. 1 Again With $31 Million; 'Fifth Estate' Flops With $1.7 Million

    Box Office: 'Gravity' No. 1 Again With $31 Million; 'Fifth Estate' Flops With $1.7 Million

    9:07 am PDT 10/20/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: "Captain Phillips" also stands tough to come in No. 2 ahead of "Carrie," which debuts to $17 million; Sylvester Stallone-Arnold Schwarzenegger action pic "Escape Plan" falters at No. 5 with $9.8 million. READ MORE

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  3. Watch Video Box Office: WikiLeaks Pic 'The Fifth Estate' Bombing Friday

    Box Office: WikiLeaks Pic 'The Fifth Estate' Bombing Friday

    1:35 pm PDT 10/18/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Escape Plan" -- starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger -- is likewise withering and may not get to $10 million; "Gravity" could hit $30 million to stay at No. 1 in its third weekend, while "Carrie" is expected to scare up $20 million. READ MORE

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  4. Box Office Preview: Can 'Carrie' Scare 'Gravity' Off Top Spot?

    Box Office Preview: Can 'Carrie' Scare 'Gravity' Off Top Spot?

    6:37 pm PDT 10/17/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Prospects are dim for big-budget action pic "Escape Plan," starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and modestly budgeted WikiLeaks pic "The Fifth Estate." READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of '12 Years a Slave,' 'The Fifth Estate' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of '12 Years a Slave,' 'The Fifth Estate' and More

    6:00 pm PDT 10/17/2013
    • Stephanie Chan
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this weekend. READ MORE

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  6. 'The Fifth Estate' With Benedict Cumberbatch Opens Soft in U.K.

    'The Fifth Estate' With Benedict Cumberbatch Opens Soft in U.K.

    4:55 am PDT 10/15/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The movie centering on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lands in sixth place on its opening weekend, taking just over $800,000. READ MORE

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  7. HFPA President: Julian Assange Interview Coup Begins a New Era

    HFPA President: Julian Assange Interview Coup Begins a New Era

    4:11 pm PDT 10/13/2013
    • Alex Ben Block
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    Theo Kingma of the foreign press group tells THR how he worked for 14 months to make the interview with the WikiLeaks founder happen and that it fell apart three times before it finally took place on Saturday. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video 'Fifth Estate' Screening: Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Challenges of Communicating With Julian Assange

    'Fifth Estate' Screening: Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Challenges of Communicating With Julian Assange

    1:45 pm PDT 10/12/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    DreamWorks CEO Stacey Snider also discusses working with Disney film head Alan Horn. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video Benedict Cumberbatch: Assange's Letter Added 'Real Cause for Concern' About 'Fifth Estate'

    Benedict Cumberbatch: Assange's Letter Added 'Real Cause for Concern' About 'Fifth Estate'

    5:29 pm PDT 10/11/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    "I wanted to create a three dimensional portrait of a man far more maligned in the tabloid press than he is in our film," the actor stated. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video WikiLeaks Posts Julian Assange's Disapproving Letter to Benedict Cumberbatch

    WikiLeaks Posts Julian Assange's Disapproving Letter to Benedict Cumberbatch

    12:30 pm PDT 10/9/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    "I believe you are a good person, but I do not believe that this film is a good film," the anti-secrecy organization's founder wrote. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video WikiLeaks Posts 'Fifth Estate' Script, Calls Assange Film 'Fiction Masquerading as Fact'

    WikiLeaks Posts 'Fifth Estate' Script, Calls Assange Film 'Fiction Masquerading as Fact'

    8:17 am PDT 9/20/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Bill Condon's film, which premiered in Toronto, stars Benedict Cumberbatch as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. READ MORE

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  12. In the Magazine
    Toronto Aftermath: Did Too Many Awards Movies Peak Too Early?

    Toronto Aftermath: Did Too Many Awards Movies Peak Too Early?

    5:00 am PDT 9/18/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey and Kate Winslet scored some initial attention, but the sheer number of films may have diluted the fest's value for contenders. READ MORE

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  13. Watch Video Hollywood's New A-Lister 'The Fifth Estate' Star Benedict Cumberbatch

    Hollywood's New A-Lister 'The Fifth Estate' Star Benedict Cumberbatch

    6:00 am PDT 9/11/2013
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    Get a behind-the-scenes look at THR's cover shoot with the star of "12 Years a Slave," "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." READ MORE

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  14. Watch Video Benedict Cumberbatch Defends Julian Assange: 'The World Needed to Know' (Video)

    Benedict Cumberbatch Defends Julian Assange: 'The World Needed to Know' (Video)

    6:00 am PDT 9/11/2013
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    The "Fifth Estate" star says the WikiLeaks founder "had a really strong moral purpose behind his actions," adding, "whether it was right or wrong, I think only history and time will tell." READ MORE

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  15. Watch Video Toronto: 'Fifth Estate' Could be Tough Sell for U.S. Audiences

    Toronto: 'Fifth Estate' Could be Tough Sell for U.S. Audiences

    7:45 pm PDT 9/6/2013
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Some Americans might disapprove of Julian Assange for the same reasons global fans of WikiLeaks adore him. READ MORE

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  16. The Scene at the Toronto Film Festival 2013

    The Scene at the Toronto Film Festival 2013

    3:42 pm PDT 9/6/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    Nicole Kidman at the festival. READ MORE

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  17. The Race
    Watch Video Toronto: Awards Prospects Limited for Fest Opener 'The Fifth Estate' (Analysis)

    Toronto: Awards Prospects Limited for Fest Opener 'The Fifth Estate' (Analysis)

    10:28 pm PDT 9/5/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Bill Condon's WikiLeaks thriller looks like more of a commercial play than an Oscar one, despite fine performances by Benedict Cumberbatch and Daniel Bruhl. READ MORE

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  18. Review
    Watch Video The Fifth Estate: Toronto Review

    The Fifth Estate: Toronto Review

    9:04 pm PDT 9/5/2013
    • John DeFore
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    Bill Condon's look at WikiLeaks centers on the falling-out between Julian Assange and a key ally. READ MORE

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  19. Watch Video 'The Fifth Estate' Featurette

    'The Fifth Estate' Featurette

    8:00 am PDT 9/5/2013
    • David Simpson
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    Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl and director Bill Condon on bringing the story of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks to the bring screen. READ MORE

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  20. In the Magazine
    'Fifth Estate' Producer Steve Golin on Possible Snowden Movie and How Anne Hathaway Left Him Hanging (Q&A)

    'Fifth Estate' Producer Steve Golin on Possible Snowden Movie and How Anne Hathaway Left Him Hanging (Q&A)

    11:00 am PDT 9/4/2013
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    The Anonymous Content exec reveals to THR the fallout from the actress' departure from the dark comedy "Laggies" ("We were all very disappointed with the way that went down") and how they have "more than we can spend" of TV development money. READ MORE

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Summary

“The Fifth Estate” traces the heady, early days of WikiLeaks, culminating in the release of a series of controversial and history changing information leaks.

Company Info

  • DreamWorks Studios Studio
  • Anonymous Content Production Company