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State of Play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald. It is based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The film tells of a journalist's (Russell Crowe) probe into the suspicious death of the assistant and mistress of a Congressman (Ben Affleck).
Apr 17, 2009 · State of Play: Directed by Kevin Macdonald. With Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren. When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Kevin Macdonald
- 2009-04-17
Apr 15, 2009 · "State of Play" is a smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of Congress and the city room of a newspaper not unlike the Washington Post. It's also a political movie; its villain a shadowy corporation that contracts with the government for security duties and mercenaries in Iraq.
May 19, 2024 · If you’re a fan of gripping political thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, then you’re probably familiar with the critically acclaimed movie “State of Play.” Released in 2009, this captivating film is based on the hit British television series of the same name.
Apr 17, 2009 · Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is a rising star in Washington; handsome, unflappable and seemingly honorable, he's seen as his party's next presidential nominee. Until, however, his ...
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- Kevin Macdonald
- PG-13
- Russell Crowe
Apr 30, 2021 · Led by Hollywood A-listers Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Robin Wright, and Helen Mirren, the story unfolds a political whodunit possibly tied to an evil corporation. But the reality turns out to be something else altogether.
Mature, well-acted thriller mixes violence and politics. Read Common Sense Media's State of Play review, age rating, and parents guide.
