The State of Things
“They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.”
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About The State of Things
The State of Things is a 1982 German-language drama film directed by Wim Wenders. The cast is led by Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
The State of Things was produced by Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, and Artificial Eye and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on March 22, 1982.
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Writers
- Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, Wim Wenders
- Release date
- March 22, 1982
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Production
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ZDF, Artificial Eye
The State of Things cast & crew
The State of Things was directed by Wim Wenders and written by Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, and Wim Wenders.
The cast features Isabelle Weingarten as Anna, Rebecca Pauly as Joan, Jeffrey Kime as Mark, Geoffrey Carey as Robert, Camila Mora-Scheihing as Julia, and Alexandra Auder as Jane.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jürgen Knieper, cinematography is by Fred Murphy, and it was produced by Chris Sievernich and Wim Wenders.
Is The State of Things worth watching?
The State of Things holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The State of Things is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The State of Things
Isabelle Weingarten
Anna
Rebecca Pauly
Joan
Jeffrey Kime
Mark
Geoffrey Carey
Robert
Camila Mora-Scheihing
Julia
Alexandra Auder
Jane
Patrick Bauchau
Friedrich Munro
Paul Getty Jr.
Dennis
Viva
Kate
Samuel Fuller
Joe
Artur Semedo
Production Manager
Francisco Baião
Soundman
The State of Things — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The State of Things in United States?
The State of Things is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The State of Things in?
The State of Things is originally in German, with audio tracks including French, Portuguese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The State of Things?
The State of Things runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The State of Things rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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