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Underground: The Julian Assange Story

2012·Movie·89 min·6.3(51)

In 1989, known as Mendax, Julian Assange and two friends formed a group called the International Subversives. Using early home computers and defining themselves as white hat hackers - those who look but don’t steal – they broke into some of the world’s most powerful and secretive organisations. In the eyes of the US Government, they were a major threat to national security.

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About Underground: The Julian Assange Story

Underground: The Julian Assange Story is a 2012 English-language drama film directed by Robert Connolly. The cast is led by Callan McAuliffe, Anthony LaPaglia, Alex Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Underground: The Julian Assange Story was produced by Film Victoria and Screen Australia and made in Australia. It was released on October 7, 2012.

Director
Robert Connolly
Writers
Robert Connolly
Release date
October 7, 2012
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
Australia
Production
Film Victoria, Screen Australia
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Underground: The Julian Assange Story cast & crew

Underground: The Julian Assange Story was directed by Robert Connolly and written by Robert Connolly.

The cast features Callan McAuliffe as Prime Suspect, Anthony LaPaglia as Ken Roberts, Alex Williams as Julian Assange, Laura Wheelwright as Electra, Rachel Griffiths as Christine Assange, and Nick Mitchell as Matthew Stewart.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by François Tétaz and cinematography is by Andrew Commis.

Is Underground: The Julian Assange Story worth watching?

Underground: The Julian Assange Story holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Underground: The Julian Assange Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Underground: The Julian Assange Story

Callan McAuliffe

Callan McAuliffe

Prime Suspect

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Ken Roberts

Alex Williams

Alex Williams

Julian Assange

Laura Wheelwright

Laura Wheelwright

Electra

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Christine Assange

Nick Mitchell

Nick Mitchell

Matthew Stewart

Jeffery Richards

Jeffery Richards

Security Guard

Jordan Raskopoulos

Jordan Raskopoulos

Trax

Benedict Samuel

Benedict Samuel

Jonah

Doug Bowles

Doug Bowles

Fred

Daniel Frederiksen

Daniel Frederiksen

Wayne

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Ben Keller

Young Julian Assange

Underground: The Julian Assange Story — FAQs

Where can I watch Underground: The Julian Assange Story in United States?

Underground: The Julian Assange Story is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Underground: The Julian Assange Story in?

Underground: The Julian Assange Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including Czech, Hungarian, English, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Underground: The Julian Assange Story?

Underground: The Julian Assange Story runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Underground: The Julian Assange Story rated?

It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 51 ratings.

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