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The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009): Ratings & Box Office

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The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers is a 2009 documentary directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $453,993 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
worldwide gross
$454K
award nomination
1
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The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers About?

The premise of The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers without spoilers.

This gripping documentary explores the life of Daniel Ellsberg and his pivotal role in exposing government deception through the Pentagon Papers. The leak, a top-secret study of the Vietnam War, shook the nation’s trust in its leaders and ignited a media storm. The film follows Ellsberg as he grapples with the repercussions of his courageous actions, facing legal challenges and intense public scrutiny while his actions ultimately reshape the landscape of American history.

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Crew

The Director of The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith.

From the directors

More from Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith

More films directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith: Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink, The Most Dangerous Man in America and Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press.

Ratings

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

Box office

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers Box Office

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers grossed $453,993 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$454K

US & Canada
$454K
Awards

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers Awards & Nominations

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers FAQ: Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers released?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers was released on September 16, 2009.

Who directed The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers was directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith.

More films by Judith Ehrlich

How much did The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers make at the box office?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers grossed $453,993 worldwide.

How is The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers rated?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Was The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers nominated for any awards?

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers have a post-credit scene?

No. The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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