State of Play
2009, English. Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Find the truth
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 2,257 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch State of Play
State of Play is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kevin MacdonaldDirector
- Russell CroweCal McAffrey
- Ben AffleckStephen Collins
- Rachel McAdamsDella Frye
- Helen MirrenCameron Lynne
- Robin WrightAnne Collins
- Jason BatemanDominic Foy
- Jeff DanielsGeorge Fergus
- Michael BerresseRobert Bingham
- Harry LennixDet. Donald Bell
- Josh MostelPete
- Michael WestonHank
- Barry Shabaka HenleyGene Stavitz
Details
- Released
- 17 April 2009
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray, Matthew Michael Carnahan
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $88M
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What State of Play is based on
State of Play is based on State of Play, a television series by Paul Abbott.
Television series
State of Play
By Paul Abbott
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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State of Play: quick answers
Is State of Play worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 2,257 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is State of Play?
State of Play runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does State of Play have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for State of Play. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
State of Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
State of Play is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is State of Play on?
State of Play is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like State of Play?
If you liked State of Play, try The Independent, The Seven-Ups, The Batman.
Who directed State of Play?
State of Play (2009) was directed by Kevin Macdonald and stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams.
What is State of Play based on?
State of Play is based on State of Play, a television series by Paul Abbott.