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State of the Union

1948Movie2 h 4 minNR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes80%78%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes80%78%

Summary

An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Crew

Directed by
Frank Capra
Written by
Anthony Veiller, Myles Connolly
Produced by
Frank Capra
Music by
Victor Young

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Facts

April 30, 1948 · 2 h 4 min · NR

Released
April 30, 1948
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Age Lift, Abhorrent Admirer, No Celebrities Were Harmed +9

Q&A

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

Questions about State of the Union

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream State of the Union?

Philo

In the United States, State of the Union streams on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is State of the Union worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Will State of the Union make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is State of the Union good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does State of the Union use?

Age LiftAbhorrent AdmirerNo Celebrities Were HarmedNo Party GivenTitle DropAmbition Is EvilI Need a Freaking DrinkLove TriangleSexy SilhouetteThe MistressArmor-Piercing QuestionChekhov's Gunmanand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Age Lift, Abhorrent Admirer, and No Celebrities Were Harmed.