Andres Gomez
8/10Good movie, great cast and interesting plot. A movies as they used to be when interesting thrillers were on the screens with higher frequency.
Reviewed on October 25, 2013
State of Play(2009)
Find the truth
6.8(2,207)2h 7m2009-04-17
ThrillerCrimeMystery
State of Play Synopsis
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
State of Play (2009) is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Kevin Macdonald, released on April 17, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Helen Mirren. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2,207 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Macdonald
- Writers:
- Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray, Matthew Michael Carnahan
- Producers:
- Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Eric Hayes
- Cinematographer:
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Andell Entertainment, Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Relativity Media
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $87,800,000
- Status:
- Released
State of Play (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for State of Play before you stream it.
State of Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Russell Crowe
as Cal McAffrey
Ben Affleck
as Stephen Collins
Rachel McAdams
as Della Frye
Helen Mirren
as Cameron Lynne
Robin Wright
as Anne Collins
Jason Bateman
as Dominic Foy
Jeff Daniels
as George Fergus
Michael Berresse
as Robert Bingham
Harry Lennix
as Det. Donald Bell
Josh Mostel
as Pete
Michael Weston
as Hank
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Gene Stavitz
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, written by Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray and Matthew Michael Carnahan, produced by Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan and Eric Hayes.
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State of Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 2,207 ratings.
Peter McGinn
6/10This movie follows a familiar subset of the thriller genre, that of the journalist investigating a story and discovering there is more involved than what meets the eye, and before he knows it there is evidence of a conspiracy stretching high into government. How high? Well, that of course varies from one conspiracy movie to the next. I couldn’t help but notice that one of the methods of death early on here was…
Reviewed on July 25, 2021
Dr Nostromo
8/1078/100 Two reporters working on seemingly unrelated stories discover they're connected in a big way reaching well into the halls of congress. This is an exciting political thriller that maintains its intensity throughout despite being devoid of any sort of action to speak of. An exceptional all-star cast, you'd be hard pressed to see someone you didn't recognize. It's biggest strength is its ability to present an…
Reviewed on April 30, 2026
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State of Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch State of Play online?
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State of Play (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in State of Play?
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The main cast of State of Play (2009) includes Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren and Robin Wright. The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was State of Play released?
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State of Play was released on April 17, 2009 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is State of Play worth watching?
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State of Play (2009) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 2,207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for State of Play?
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Yes. The official State of Play trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.