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The Fifth Estate

6.020132h 8mMMovieDramaThriller

A look at the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg, and how the website's growth and influence led to an irreparable rift between the two friends.

DirectorBill Condon
WriterJosh Singer
ProducersSteve Golin·Michael Sugar

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Condon

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Julian Assange
DBDaniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl
Daniel Domscheit-Berg
AMAnthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
Sam Coulson
DTDavid Thewlis
David Thewlis
Nick Davies
AVAlicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander
Anke Domscheit-Berg
DSDan Stevens
Dan Stevens
Ian Katz
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
James Boswell
LLLaura Linney
Laura Linney
Sarah Shaw
CHCarice van Houten
Carice van Houten
Birgitta Jonsdottir
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Alan Rusbridger
MBMoritz Bleibtreu
Moritz Bleibtreu
Marcus
ABAlexander Beyer
Alexander Beyer
Marcel Rosenbach

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The Fifth Estate — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Fifth Estate?

The Fifth Estate is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fifth Estate on Netflix?

No, The Fifth Estate is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Fifth Estate on Amazon Prime Video?

The Fifth Estate isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Fifth Estate for free?

The Fifth Estate is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Fifth Estate based on a true story?

Yes — The Fifth Estate is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).