State Affairs (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2009, State Affairs is a thriller film directed by Eric Valette, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A plane explodes above the Gulf of Guinea. An escort girl is murdered in a Parisian park. Thousands of miles separate these two events, and yet Nora Chahyd, believes there's a connection between them, much to his superiors chagrin. As Nora investigates, getting dangerously close to the powers that be, the murders and betrayals accumulate, and signs point to a state affair at the heart of it all.
Who’s in it. State Affairs stars André Dussollier as Victor Bornand, Thierry Frémont as Michel Fernandez, Rachida Brakni as Nora Chahyd and Christine Boisson as Mado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, State Affairs 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 State Affairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of State Affairs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State Affairs (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for State Affairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is State Affairs worth watching?
- State Affairs 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 State Affairs?
- State Affairs stars André Dussollier, Thierry Frémont, Rachida Brakni, Christine Boisson and Denis Podalydès.
- When was State Affairs released?
- State Affairs was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
