State of the Union (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, State of the Union is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frank Capra, running about 124 minutes. “How's the State of the Union? It's GREAT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
Who’s in it. State of the Union stars Spencer Tracy as Grant Matthews, Katharine Hepburn as Mary Matthews, Van Johnson as Spike McManus and Angela Lansbury as Kay Thorndyke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, State of the Union has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 the Union page.
If you liked it. Fans of State of the Union tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State of the Union (1948)?
- In US, State of the Union 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 the Union worth watching?
- State of the Union holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State of the Union?
- State of the Union stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson, Angela Lansbury and Adolphe Menjou.
- When was State of the Union released?
- State of the Union was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.