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Snowden

2016·Movie·R·135 min·7.1(4,669)

The only safe place is on the run.

CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesStarz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, PhiloAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomMGM Plus Amazon ChannelGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, HBO MaxApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilDisney Plus
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaWatcha

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
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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.

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Cast of Snowden

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Edward Snowden

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

Lindsay Mills

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Laura Poitras

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Glenn Greenwald

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Ewen MacAskill

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Trevor James

Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant

CIA Agent Geneva

Ben Schnetzer

Ben Schnetzer

Gabriel Sol

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Patrick Haynes

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Corbin O'Brian

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Hank Forrester

Joely Richardson

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.

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