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Affairs of State

2018·Movie
1h 38min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes–55%
IMDb4.7Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes–55%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Politics is the second oldest profession

A young campaign aide gets in way over his head when he sleeps with the wife of a presidential candidate, sending him into a downward spiral of corruption and blackmail.
Political ThrillerScandalCorruptionBlackmailPower DynamicsIllicit AffairsWashington D.C. DramaPsychological SuspenseMoral CompromiseIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Eric Bross
Written by:
Tom Cudworth
Produced by:
Eric Bross, Compton Ross, Phil Hunt
Composed by:
Jonathan Levi Shanes, Justin Bell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Affairs of State legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+MovieSphere+Tubi TV

Affairs of State is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Affairs of State worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Affairs of State rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and violence.

How long is Affairs of State?

1 h 38 min

Affairs of State runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is Affairs of State in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Affairs of State?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Affairs of State in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.