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State of Play (2009)

Movie ★ 6.8 127 min

Thriller Crime Mystery

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

Kevin Macdonald Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 17, 2009
Runtime
127 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$60.0M
Box office
$87.8M
IMDb
tt0473705
Country
France, United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Cantonese, French
Studio
Andell Entertainment, Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Relativity Media

Themes

Cast

Russell Crowe Russell Crowe Cal McAffrey Ben Affleck Ben Affleck Stephen Collins Rachel McAdams Rachel McAdams Della Frye Helen Mirren Helen Mirren Cameron Lynne Robin Wright Robin Wright Anne Collins Jason Bateman Jason Bateman Dominic Foy Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels George Fergus Michael Berresse Michael Berresse Robert Bingham Harry Lennix Harry Lennix Det. Donald Bell Josh Mostel Josh Mostel Pete Michael Weston Michael Weston Hank Barry Shabaka Henley Barry Shabaka Henley Gene Stavitz Viola Davis Viola Davis Dr. Judith Franklin David Harbour David Harbour PointCorp Insider Sarah Lord Mandi Brokaw Tuck Milligan Tuck Milligan Pointcorp Executive Steve Park Steve Park Chris Kawai Brennan Brown Brennan Brown Andrew

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Frequently asked questions

What is State of Play about?
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Who directed State of Play?
State of Play was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in State of Play?
State of Play stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren.
When was State of Play released?
State of Play is a 2009 thriller, crime, mystery film.
Where can I watch State of Play?
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