State of the Union
“How's the State of the Union? It's GREAT!”
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
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Where is State of the Union streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About State of the Union
State of the Union is a 1948 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Frank Capra. The cast is led by Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
State of the Union was produced by Liberty Films and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on April 30, 1948, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Writers
- Anthony Veiller, Myles Connolly
- Release date
- April 30, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Production
- Liberty Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
State of the Union cast & crew
State of the Union was directed by Frank Capra and written by Anthony Veiller and Myles Connolly.
The cast features Spencer Tracy as Grant Matthews, Katharine Hepburn as Mary Matthews, Van Johnson as Spike McManus, Angela Lansbury as Kay Thorndyke, Adolphe Menjou as Jim Conover, and Lewis Stone as Sam Thorndyke.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young, cinematography is by George J. Folsey, and it was produced by Frank Capra.
Is State of the Union worth watching?
State of the Union holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, State of the Union is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch State of the Union
State of the Union 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 the Union
Spencer Tracy
Grant Matthews
Katharine Hepburn
Mary Matthews
Van Johnson
Spike McManus
Angela Lansbury
Kay Thorndyke
Adolphe Menjou
Jim Conover
Lewis Stone
Sam Thorndyke
Margaret Hamilton
Norah
Charles Dingle
Bill Nolard Hardy
Charles Lane
Blink Moran
Howard Smith
Sam I. Parrish
Irving Bacon
Buck Swenson
Maidel Turner
Lulubelle Alexander
State of the Union — FAQs
▸Where can I watch State of the Union in United States?
State of the Union 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 the Union in?
State of the Union is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is State of the Union?
State of the Union runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is State of the Union rated?
State of the Union is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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