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State Fair

1933·Movie
1h 37min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A "demand" showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame!

The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
Classic AmericanaFamily EntertainmentState Fair RomanceSmall-Town IowaAgricultural LifeNostalgic StorytellingWholesome EntertainmentEarly Sound Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about State Fair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream State Fair legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is State Fair worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is State Fair rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is State Fair?

1 h 37 min

State Fair runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on State Fair?

Critics100
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate State Fair higher (100) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is State Fair in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch State Fair?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for State Fair in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does State Fair use?

BookendsSlip into Something More ComfortableEarly-Installment WeirdnessSetting UpdateKarma HoudiniPunSexy Discretion ShotJukebox MusicalIn Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItAdvertising by AssociationDown on the FarmDisney Acid Sequenceand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for State Fair, including Bookends, Slip into Something More Comfortable, Early-Installment Weirdness.