We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
“The truth has consequences.”
Synopsis
Julian Assange. Bradley Manning. Collateral murder. Cablegate. WikiLeaks. These people and terms have exploded into public consciousness by fundamentally changing the way democratic societies deal with privacy, secrecy, and the right to information, perhaps for generations to come. We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is an extensive examination of all things related to WikiLeaks and the larger global debate over access to information.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
We Steal Secrets Official Trailer #1 (2013) - WikiLeaks Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-21
Top Cast
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Julian Assange
Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
Chelsea Manning
Self - WikiLeaks Source (archive footage)
Heather Brooke
Self - Journalist
Alex Gibney
Narrator (voice)
Robert Manne
Self - Professor, La Trobe University, Melbourne
John 'Fuzface' McMahon
Self - NASA Network Administrator
Michael Hayden
Self - Former NSA and CIA Director
J. William Leonard
Self - U.S. Government Classification Czar
Daniel Domscheit-Berg
Self - Former WikiLeaks Spokesperson
Smári McCarthy
Self - Icelandic Digital Freedom Society
Birgitta Jónsdóttir
Self - Icelandic Parliamentarian
Adrian Lamo
Self - Hacker
Timothy Douglas Webster
Self - Former Army Counterintelligence Agent
Jason Edwards
Self - Friend of Bradley Manning
Jihrleah Showman
Self - Bradley Manning's Supervisor
Philip J. Crowley
Self - Former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Mark Davis
Self - Journalist & Filmmaker
Ken Day
Self - Australian Federal Police
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$602K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gibney
- Original Score
- Will Bates
- Original Title
- We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $602K
- Production Studios
- Global Produce, Jigsaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
Will Bates
Maryse Alberti
Andy Grieve
Jemima Khan, Alex Gibney, Marc Shmuger, Alexis Bloom, Blair Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Writer
Andy Grieve
Editor
Alex Gibney
Producer
Marc Shmuger
Producer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Alexis Bloom
Producer
Will Bates
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks about?
Julian Assange. Bradley Manning. Collateral murder. Cablegate. WikiLeaks. These people and terms have exploded into public consciousness by fundamentally changing the way democratic societies deal with privacy, secrecy, and the right to information, perhaps for generations to come. We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is an extensive examination of all things related to WikiLeaks and the larger global debate over access to information.
Who directed We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks?
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks?
The principal cast of We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks includes Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Heather Brooke, Alex Gibney, Robert Manne.
When was We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks released and how long is it?
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks make at the box office?
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks grossed $602K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks was composed by Will Bates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks?
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).