

The State I Am In
2001, German. Directed by Christian Petzold.
Clara and Hans are left-wing terrorists who have been sought by police for almost fifteen years. Their increasingly rebellious daughter Jeanne begins to pose a threat to their security when she falls in love with a boy she meets on the beach.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The State I Am In isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 2001.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 February 2001
- Original title
- Die innere Sicherheit
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Christian Petzold, Harun Farocki
- Budget
- $3M
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The State I Am In: quick answers
What comes after The State I Am In?
Next in the series: Ghosts (2005) and Yella (2007).
Is The State I Am In worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The State I Am In?
The State I Am In runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The State I Am In have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The State I Am In. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The State I Am In parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The State I Am In yet.
Which OTT platform is The State I Am In on?
The State I Am In isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 2001. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The State I Am In?
If you liked The State I Am In, try Ghosts, Father Mother Sister Brother, Breath.
Who directed The State I Am In?
The State I Am In (2001) was directed by Christian Petzold and stars Julia Hummer, Barbara Auer, Richy Müller.
