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Snowden

7.120162h 15mRMovieDramaHistoryCrime

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

DirectorOliver Stone
WritersKieran Fitzgerald·Oliver Stone
ProducersMoritz Borman·Eric Kopeloff

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsStarz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channelKanopyKanopyTubi TVTubi TV
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Cast · Directed by Oliver Stone

JGJoseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Edward Snowden
SWShailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley
Lindsay Mills
MLMelissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Laura Poitras
ZQZachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto
Glenn Greenwald
TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Ewen MacAskill
SEScott Eastwood
Scott Eastwood
Trevor James
TOTimothy Olyphant
Timothy Olyphant
CIA Agent Geneva
BSBen Schnetzer
Ben Schnetzer
Gabriel Sol
LSLaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Stanfield
Patrick Haynes
RIRhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans
Corbin O'Brian
NCNicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Hank Forrester
JRJoely Richardson
Joely Richardson
Janine Gibson

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Snowden — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Snowden?

Snowden is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Snowden on Netflix?

Yes — Snowden is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Snowden on Amazon Prime Video?

Snowden isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Snowden for free?

Snowden is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.

Is Snowden based on a true story?

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