The Fourth State (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, The Fourth State is a thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A journalist gets caught up in a terrorist plot in Moscow while investigating the Russian secret service.
Who’s in it. The Fourth State stars Moritz Bleibtreu as Paul Jensen, Kasia Smutniak as Katja, Mark Ivanir as Aslan and Max Riemelt as Dima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fourth State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fourth State page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fourth State tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fourth State (2012)?
- In GB, The Fourth State is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fourth State worth watching?
- The Fourth 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 The Fourth State?
- The Fourth State stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Kasia Smutniak, Mark Ivanir, Max Riemelt and Stipe Erceg.
- When was The Fourth State released?
- The Fourth State was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.