

Snowden
“The only safe place is on the run.”
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Where to watch Snowden in United States
Click a service to open Snowden there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Snowden streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Snowden
Snowden is a 2016 English-language drama, history and crime film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz.
Snowden was produced by KrautPack Entertainment, Vendian Entertainment, and Endgame Entertainment and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 15, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone, Kieran Fitzgerald
- Release date
- September 15, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- KrautPack Entertainment, Vendian Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment
Snowden cast & crew
Snowden was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Oliver Stone and Kieran Fitzgerald.
The cast features Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden, Shailene Woodley as Lindsay Mills, Melissa Leo as Laura Poitras, Zachary Quinto as Glenn Greenwald, Tom Wilkinson as Ewen MacAskill, and Scott Eastwood as Trevor James.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Moritz Borman and Eric Kopeloff.
Is Snowden worth watching?
Snowden holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 4,669 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and crime, Snowden is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Snowden
In United States, you can stream Snowden on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, and Starz Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Snowden

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Edward Snowden

Shailene Woodley
Lindsay Mills

Melissa Leo
Laura Poitras

Zachary Quinto
Glenn Greenwald

Tom Wilkinson
Ewen MacAskill

Scott Eastwood
Trevor James

Timothy Olyphant
CIA Agent Geneva

Ben Schnetzer
Gabriel Sol

LaKeith Stanfield
Patrick Haynes

Rhys Ifans
Corbin O'Brian

Nicolas Cage
Hank Forrester

Joely Richardson
Janine Gibson
Snowden — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Snowden in United States?
Snowden is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo in United States.
▸Is Snowden on Starz Apple TV Channel?
Yes — Snowden is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Snowden in?
Snowden is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Snowden?
Snowden runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Snowden rated?
Snowden is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 4,669 ratings.











