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State of Play

2009Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

CrimeThriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic647.1Rotten Tomatoes84%73%

A gripping, tense thriller movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Washington D.C. Intrigue
  • Conspiracy Mystery
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Corporate Corruption
  • Intellectual Drama
  • Realistic Procedural

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Written by
Billy Ray, Tony Gilroy, Matthew Michael Carnahan
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Kwame Parker
Music by
Alex Heffes

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

Facts

April 17, 2009 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released
April 17, 2009
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, French
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$88 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Culture Clash, Adaptation Distillation, Sociopathic Soldier +9

  • Culture Clash
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Sociopathic Soldier
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • Gay Best Friend
  • Going for the Big Scoop
  • Da Editor
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • New Media Are Evil
  • Puppy-Dog Eyes
  • MegaCorp

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream State of Play?"

Questions about State of Play

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream State of Play?

In the United States, you can rent or buy State of Play from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is State of Play worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 64).

Is State of Play okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Will I feel good after watching State of Play?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does State of Play use?

Culture ClashAdaptation DistillationSociopathic SoldierIntrepid ReporterGay Best FriendGoing for the Big ScoopDa EditorCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveNever Trust a TrailerNew Media Are EvilPuppy-Dog EyesMegaCorpand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Culture Clash, Adaptation Distillation, and Sociopathic Soldier.