The State of Shock (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2011, The State of Shock is a drama film directed by Andrej Košak, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in socialist Yugoslavia in 1986, a humble and diligent factory worker falls into a 10-year shock right at his working place. He wakes up from coma in hospital in 1996 capitalist Slovenia, only to find out that he's left without job as being redundant.
Who’s in it. The State of Shock stars Martin Marion as Peter Zmazek, Urška Hlebec as Marica Zmazek, Nikola Kojo as Jovo Stanković Kranjc and Aleksandra Balmazović as Jana Zmazek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The State of Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The State of Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The State of Shock 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 Shock (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The State of Shock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The State of Shock worth watching?
- The State of Shock holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Shock?
- The State of Shock stars Martin Marion, Urška Hlebec, Nikola Kojo, Aleksandra Balmazović and Vlado Novak.
- When was The State of Shock released?
- The State of Shock was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
