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The State of Things

1982Movie2 h 1 min

56

DecentGoodWatch score

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

Good for

Thought-provoking
Adults
Public viewing safe

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You want fast pacing

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Wim Wenders
Written by: Wim Wenders, Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace
Produced by: Wim Wenders, Chris Sievernich
Music by: Jim Jarmusch, Jürgen Knieper

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Facts

March 22, 1982 · 2 h 1 min · Drama

Released: March 22, 1982
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Also spoken: French, Portuguese, English
Made in: Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands
Available in: 16 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The State of Things

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The State of Things?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The State of Things worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (40).

Can I half-watch The State of Things?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The State of Things plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The State of Things in English?

GermanFrenchPortugueseEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some French, Portuguese, and English.