State of Play (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, State of Play is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 127 minutes. “Find the Truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Who’s in it. State of Play stars Russell Crowe as Cal McAffrey, Ben Affleck as Stephen Collins, Rachel McAdams as Della Frye and Helen Mirren as Cameron Lynne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, State of Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $87.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of State of Play tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State of Play (2009)?
- In US, State of Play is available to 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 Play worth watching?
- State of Play holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State of Play?
- State of Play stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren and Robin Wright.
- When was State of Play released?
- State of Play was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.