The State of Things (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, The State of Things is a drama film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 121 minutes. “They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The State of Things stars Isabelle Weingarten as Anna, Rebecca Pauly as Joan, Jeffrey Kime as Mark and Geoffrey Carey as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The State of Things has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The State of Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of The State of Things tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The State of Things (1982)?
- In GB, The State of Things is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The State of Things worth watching?
- The State of Things holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The State of Things?
- The State of Things stars Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime, Geoffrey Carey and Camila Mora-Scheihing.
- When was The State of Things released?
- The State of Things was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.