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xXx: State of the Union

2005Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic375.3Rotten Tomatoes17%32%

A thrilling, nostalgic action movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

Prepare for the next level.

Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.

Feels like

  • Early 2000s Action Blockbuster
  • Extreme Sports Spectacle
  • Conspiracy Thriller
  • Vin Diesel Franchise Entry
  • High-Octane Stunts
  • Political Intrigue Lite
  • Nostalgic Popcorn Flick
  • Formulaic Hero Journey

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Lee Tamahori
Written by
Simon Kinberg
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Arne Schmidt
Music by
Marco Beltrami

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 27, 2005 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
April 27, 2005
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Title Drop, Tank Goodness, Deadly Dodging +9

  • Title Drop
  • Tank Goodness
  • Deadly Dodging
  • Moment Killer
  • Make It Look Like an Accident
  • Renegade Splinter Faction
  • Shame If Something Happened
  • Mr. Vice Guy
  • Refrigerator Ambush
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • General Ripper

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream xXx: State of the Union?"

Questions about xXx: State of the Union

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream xXx: State of the Union?

NetflixfuboTVKanopyHooplaYouTube TV

In the United States, xXx: State of the Union streams on Netflix, fuboTV, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is xXx: State of the Union worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.5, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is xXx: State of the Union okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch xXx: State of the Union?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is xXx: State of the Union plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (3 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does xXx: State of the Union use?

Title DropTank GoodnessDeadly DodgingMoment KillerMake It Look Like an AccidentRenegade Splinter FactionShame If Something HappenedMr. Vice GuyRefrigerator AmbushChekhov's SkillWhat Happened to the Mouse?General Ripperand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Title Drop, Tank Goodness, and Deadly Dodging.