Snowden (2016)
English biographical film directed by Oliver Stone
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 134 min
- Released
- 16 September 2016
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Snowden has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 16 September 2016. It is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Melissa Leo and Shailene Woodley.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Melissa Leo, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Scott Eastwood, Logan Marshall-Green, Timothy Olyphant, Ben Schnetzer, LaKeith Stanfield, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage
- Cinematography
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Editing
- Alex Márquez, Lee Percy
- Music
- Craig Armstrong
- Written by
- Oliver Stone, Kieran Fitzgerald
- Produced by
- Moritz Borman
- Distribution
- Open Road Flims, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $34.31 million
- Based on
- The Snowden Files
- Set in
- Maryland
- Filmed in
- Germany, Hong Kong, Munich, Bavaria
- Country
- France, Germany, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 September 2016
- First shown
- 9 September 2016 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Snowden?
Snowden has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes, or 134 min.
When did Snowden release?
Snowden released on 16 September 2016.
Who directed Snowden?
Snowden is directed by Oliver Stone.
Who is in the cast of Snowden?
The cast of Snowden includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Melissa Leo, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson and Scott Eastwood.
Where can I watch Snowden online?
Snowden streams on Netflix.
How much did Snowden earn at the box office?
Snowden grossed $34.31 million on a budget of $40 million.
What is Snowden rated in the US?
Snowden is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Snowden based on a true story or a book?
Snowden is based on The Snowden Files.
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