State of Emergency (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2024, State of Emergency is a comedy film directed by Jan Hřebejk.
What it’s about. Radio correspondent Karel Beran returns briefly to Prague from the Middle East due to an anonymous tip, but a revolution suddenly breaks out in Kambur just then. To fulfill his duty, he fabricates live reports from his Vinohrady apartment, simulating the uprising’s sounds with kitchen appliances. When Czech Radio decides to send a support team, he faces an impossible choice: admit the deception or stage his own death.
Who’s in it. State of Emergency stars Ondřej Vetchý as Karel Beran, Tatiana Dyková as Marta Havlíčková, Jordan Haj as Khaled and Jaroslav Plesl as Vojtěch Kárný, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, State of Emergency has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch State of Emergency page.
If you liked it. Fans of State of Emergency tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State of Emergency (2024)?
- In US, State of Emergency is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is State of Emergency worth watching?
- State of Emergency holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State of Emergency?
- State of Emergency stars Ondřej Vetchý, Tatiana Dyková, Jordan Haj, Jaroslav Plesl and Jana Plodková.
- When was State of Emergency released?
- State of Emergency was released in 2024.