The Fourth State
2012, German. Directed by Dennis Gansel.
A journalist gets caught up in a terrorist plot in Moscow while investigating the Russian secret service.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 March 2012
- Original title
- Die vierte Macht
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Dennis Gansel
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The Fourth State: quick answers
Is The Fourth State worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fourth State?
The Fourth State runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Fourth State have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fourth State. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fourth State parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Fourth State on?
The Fourth State isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 March 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fourth State?
If you liked The Fourth State, try Black Widow, The Courier, The Saint.
Who directed The Fourth State?
The Fourth State (2012) was directed by Dennis Gansel and stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Kasia Smutniak, Mark Ivanir.