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State of Play

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
167K
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POPULARITY
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Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, and Rachel McAdams in State of Play (2009)
Picture-perfect U.S. congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) seems to be the rising star in the world of politics -- until his research assistant, who was also his mistress, is murdered. And then the secrets start coming out...
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Conspiracy ThrillerPolice ProceduralPolitical DramaPolitical ThrillerCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

An investigative journalist probes the murder of a Congressman's mistress.An investigative journalist probes the murder of a Congressman's mistress.An investigative journalist probes the murder of a Congressman's mistress.

  • Director
    • Kevin Macdonald
  • Writers
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Tony Gilroy
    • Billy Ray
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Rachel McAdams
    • Ben Affleck
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    167K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,326
    78
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • Writers
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
      • Tony Gilroy
      • Billy Ray
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Rachel McAdams
      • Ben Affleck
    • 322User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos9

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    State of Play (2009)
    Clip 0:31
    State of Play (2009)
    State Of Play: Della Fights Cameron To Stay
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    State Of Play: Della Fights Cameron To Stay
    State Of Play: Cal Starts Questioning Dominic
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    State Of Play: Cal Starts Questioning Dominic
    State Of Play: Collin Tells Cal To Bring Him The Evidence
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    State Of Play: Collin Tells Cal To Bring Him The Evidence

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    Top Cast99+

    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Cal McAffrey
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
    • Della Frye
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Stephen Collins
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Cameron Lynne
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Anne Collins
    • (as Robin Wright Penn)
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Dominic Foy
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • George Fergus
    Michael Berresse
    Michael Berresse
    • Robert Bingham
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Detective 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
    Tuck Milligan
    Tuck Milligan
    • PointCorp Executive
    Steve Park
    Steve Park
    • Chris Kawai
    • (as Stephen Park)
    Brennan Brown
    Brennan Brown
    • Andrew Pell
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • Writers
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
      • Tony Gilroy
      • Billy Ray
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The scene in which Cal (Russell Crowe) orders lunch, but is then interrupted by his bag getting stolen, was shot at Ben's Chili Bowl, a real Washington, D.C. lunch counter that has been open on U Street NW since 1958.
    • Goofs
      In the final scene of the printing montage at the end, the sign on the side of the truck says "Washington Post".
    • Quotes
      • Cameron Lynne: I want you to do a complete rundown on this Sonia Baker: who she knew, who she blew, the color of her knickers.
    • Crazy credits
      The printing process of a newspaper is shown as the ending credits start to show up.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #5.3 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Night Pat Murphy Died
      (Traditional)
      Arranged by Alan Doyle, Bob Hallett (as Robert Hallett), Séan McCann, Darrell Power
      Performed by Great Big Sea
      Courtesy of Sonic Entertainment Group and Warner Music Canada Co.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 17, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Los secretos del poder
    • Filming locations
      • Ben's Chili Bowl - 1213 U Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Working Title Films
      • StudioCanal
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,017,955
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,071,280
      • Apr 19, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,812,371
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 7m(127 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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