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State of Grace

1990·Movie
2h 15min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic606.3Rotten Tomatoes86%82%
IMDb7.1Metacritic606.3Rotten Tomatoes86%82%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

… where crime is a family affair.

Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.
Irish MobGangster DramaHell's KitchenMoral AmbiguityLoyalty and BetrayalUndercoverCrime and RedemptionComplex CharactersGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Phil Joanou, Thomas J. Mack, Liz Ryan
Written by:
Dennis McIntyre
Produced by:
Bonnie Timmermann, Michael Hausman, Ned Dowd
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about State of Grace

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Where can I stream State of Grace legally?

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State of Grace is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is State of Grace worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is State of Grace rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is State of Grace?

2 h 15 min

State of Grace runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on State of Grace?

Critics73
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see State of Grace much the same way.

Was State of Grace a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is State of Grace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch State of Grace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for State of Grace in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.