Is State of Play scary?

MyCinema has not rated State of Play for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch State of Play in the US?

State of Play is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is State of Play?

State of Play runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Is State of Play suitable for kids?

State of Play is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20092h 7mThriller / Crime / Mystery

State of Play

Name: State of Play
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2009-04-17
Duration: 127 min

Find the truth

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

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,235 votes

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Availability in the US

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State of Play at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 7m

At 2h 7m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and mystery.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2,235 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch State of Play tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 7m.
It is free to watch on YouTube Free in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2,235 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is State of Play?

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Questions about State of Play

Is State of Play scary?: MyCinema has not rated State of Play for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch State of Play in the US?: State of Play is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is State of Play?: State of Play runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
Is State of Play suitable for kids?: State of Play is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.