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State of Fear

1989·Movie
2h 1min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes100%–
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes100%–

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Realistic depiction of the Polish martial law in 1981. John Malecki is a young actor with good career prospects in a Warsaw theater, preparing to play Hamlet, his dream role. John plans to go to Sweden. Any involvement with the new Solidarnośc movement might put his visa to Sweden at risk. But staying neutral in these times is not an easy task.
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Directed by:
Janusz Kijowski
Written by:
Cezary Harasimowicz, Janusz Kijowski
Composed by:
Małgorzata Potocka

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Is State of Fear worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is State of Fear?

2 h 1 min

State of Fear runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on State of Fear?

Critics100
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate State of Fear higher (100) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is State of Fear in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.