The State of Things
1982, German. Directed by Wim Wenders.
They didn't want to kill him. They just wanted a story.
On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1982
- Original title
- Der Stand der Dinge
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Portugal, France, Spain, Netherlands
- Written by
- Robert Kramer, Josh Wallace, Wim Wenders
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The State of Things: quick answers
Is The State of Things worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The State of Things?
The State of Things runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The State of Things have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The State of Things. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The State of Things parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The State of Things yet.
Which OTT platform is The State of Things on?
The State of Things isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 October 1982. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The State of Things?
If you liked The State of Things, try Bastard Out of Carolina, The Safety of Objects, Hounddog.
Who directed The State of Things?
The State of Things (1982) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Isabelle Weingarten, Rebecca Pauly, Jeffrey Kime.