Where to watch Snowden (2016) tonight

Snowden (2016) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 4,836 TMDB members. CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.

Runtime

2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama, History, Crime, Thriller

Released

September 15, 2016

TMDB rating

7.1 / 10 from 4,836 votes

Director

Oliver Stone

Starring

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Snowden?

Snowden is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Snowden rated?

Snowden is rated R in the US.

Is Snowden a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Snowden?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Movies from the 2010s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

If you like Snowden

• Official Secrets (2019)
• Breach (2007)
• The Courier (2020)
• All the President's Men (1976)
• Fair Game (2010)
• Conspiracy Theory (1997)
• Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
• The Conversation (1974)

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