Snowden (2016)
A determined man exposes government secrets, igniting a tense, gritty thriller with global consequences.
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
How intense is Snowden?
Snowden is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Snowden feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Snowden
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Snowden for you?
Is Snowden scary?
No. Snowden is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Snowden gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Snowden sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Snowden OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Snowden?
Snowden runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream Snowden?
Snowden is streaming on Netflix, Starz, Kanopy and Tubi.
Does Snowden have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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