The Fifth Estate is a biographical thriller film in which Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. The film explores the rise of WikiLeaks and its impact on journalism and government transparency. Cumberbatch delivers a captivating performance, capturing Assange's enigmatic personality and the ethical dilemmas surrounding his actions. The Fifth Estate offers a thought-provoking examination of the power of information and the complexities of whistleblowing in the digital age.