The Six Billion Dollar Man

The Six Billion Dollar Man is a documentary about Julian Assange, the creator of WikiLeaks. The film follows his legal struggle to avoid being sent to the United States, where he faced the possibility of a long prison sentence for releasing classified government files. The narrative focuses on the implications for press freedom as the legal proceedings take surprising turns.

Directed by Eugene Jarecki, this is the second film he has directed following Freakonomics. Produced by Jarecki and Kathleen Fournier through Charlotte Street Films, the project features appearances by Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Pamela Anderson, along with Naomi Klein, Chris Hedges, and Jeremy Scahill. This United States production has a runtime of 133 minutes. Since its release on December 19, 2025, the film has received a positive response from viewers, maintaining a 7.9 rating on IMDb based on 89 votes.