State of Siege (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1972, State of Siege is a thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Using the interrogation of a US counterinsurgency agent as a backdrop, the film explores the consequences of the struggle between Uruguay's government and the leftist Tupamaro guerrillas.
Who’s in it. State of Siege stars Yves Montand as Philip Michael Santore, Renato Salvatori as Captain Lopez, O.E. Hasse as Carlos Ducas and Jacques Weber as Hugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, State of Siege has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch State of Siege page.
If you liked it. Fans of State of Siege tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State of Siege (1972)?
- In US, State of Siege is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is State of Siege worth watching?
- State of Siege holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in State of Siege?
- State of Siege stars Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber and Jean-Luc Bideau.