Snowden (2016)

In this gripping biographical thriller, Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a highly skilled but conflicted NSA contractor, becomes increasingly disillusioned with the clandestine operations of the intelligence community. When he uncovers illegal mass surveillance programs targeting ordinary citizens, Snowden faces a moral crossroads—safeguard secrets or expose the truth. He risks everything by leaking top-secret documents and seeks refuge in Hong Kong, sparking international turmoil and casting himself as either hero or traitor.

As global tensions escalate, Snowden's decision triggers a high-stakes chase and a relentless legal and political backlash. Meanwhile, backed into isolation and exile, he grapples with the personal and societal consequences of his actions. Oliver Stone directs this electrifying narrative with political boldness and cinematic intensity, blending suspense with a deeply human story of conscience, choice, and sacrifice.