Secrets of State (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Secrets of State is a thriller film directed by Philippe Haïm, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In France, terrorist groups and intelligence agencies battle in a merciless war everyday, in the name of radically opposed ideologies. Yet, terrorist and secret agents lead almost the same lives. Condemned to secrecy, these masters of manipulation follow the same methods. Alex and Al Barad are two of them. The former is the head of the D.G.S.E.'s (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure, the French equivalent of the CIA or the MI6) counter-terrorism unit while the latter reigns over a terrorist network, and both fight using the most ruthless of weapons: human beings.
Who’s in it. Secrets of State stars Gérard Lanvin as Alex, Vahina Giocante as Diane / Lisa, Nicolas Duvauchelle as Pierre and Simon Abkarian as Al Barad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Secrets of State 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 Secrets of State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secrets of State tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets of State (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secrets of State change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Secrets of State worth watching?
- Secrets of State holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secrets of State?
- Secrets of State stars Gérard Lanvin, Vahina Giocante, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Simon Abkarian and Rachida Brakni.
- When was Secrets of State released?
- Secrets of State was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.