---
title: "The Fifth Estate"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fifth-estate-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 162903
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 128
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Fifth Estate (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fifth-estate-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fifth Estate is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Participant, Reliance Entertainment, Anonymous Content. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A look at the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter."

### Why Watch
- Explores the growth and influence of WikiLeaks
- Examining the relationship between Julian Assange and Daniel Domscheit-Berg

### Caveats & Content Note
- Leads to an irreparable rift between friends
- Features intense themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and deals with intense dramatic themes involving secret information.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, thriller, tense, revealing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bill Condon
- **Networks / Studios**: Participant, Reliance Entertainment, Anonymous Content

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *Julian Assange*
- **Daniel Brühl** as *Daniel Domscheit-Berg*
- **Anthony Mackie** as *Sam Coulson*
- **David Thewlis** as *Nick Davies*
- **Alicia Vikander** as *Anke Domscheit-Berg*
- **Dan Stevens** as *Ian Katz*
- **Stanley Tucci** as *James Boswell*
- **Laura Linney** as *Sarah Shaw*
- **Carice van Houten** as *Birgitta Jonsdottir*
- **Peter Capaldi** as *Alan Rusbridger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Fifth Estate about?
It examines the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter Daniel Domscheit-Berg.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in the US on October 18, 2013.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main figures focused on in the synopsis?
The synopsis focuses on Julian Assange and Daniel Domscheit-Berg.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Fifth Estate — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/162903)

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