State of Play
“Find the truth”
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Where to watch State of Play in United States
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Where is State of Play streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About State of Play
State of Play is a 2009 English-language thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Kevin Macdonald. The cast is led by Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
State of Play was produced by Andell Entertainment, Working Title Films, and StudioCanal and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on April 17, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $88 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Writers
- Matthew Michael Carnahan, Billy Ray, Tony Gilroy
- Release date
- April 17, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $88 million
- Production
- Andell Entertainment, Working Title Films, StudioCanal
State of Play cast & crew
State of Play was directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Billy Ray, and Tony Gilroy.
The cast features Russell Crowe as Cal McAffrey, Ben Affleck as Stephen Collins, Rachel McAdams as Della Frye, Helen Mirren as Cameron Lynne, Robin Wright as Anne Collins, and Jason Bateman as Dominic Foy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Heffes, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
Is State of Play worth watching?
State of Play holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,155 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and mystery, State of Play is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch State of Play
State of Play isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of State of Play
Russell Crowe
Cal McAffrey
Ben Affleck
Stephen Collins
Rachel McAdams
Della Frye
Helen Mirren
Cameron Lynne
Robin Wright
Anne Collins
Jason Bateman
Dominic Foy
Jeff Daniels
George Fergus
Michael Berresse
Robert Bingham
Harry Lennix
Det. Donald Bell
Josh Mostel
Pete
Michael Weston
Hank
Barry Shabaka Henley
Gene Stavitz
State of Play — FAQs
▸Where can I watch State of Play in United States?
State of Play is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is State of Play in?
State of Play is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Cantonese, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is State of Play?
State of Play runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is State of Play rated?
State of Play is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,155 ratings.
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