Movie

State of Play

“Find the truth”

★ 6.8(2,172)20092h 7m

State of Play is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch State of Play

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Good to know

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Release date: 2009-04-17
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: English
Box office: $87,800,000
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Andell Entertainment

State of Play — trailer

About State of Play

State of Play is a 2009 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Kevin Macdonald, starring Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 2,172 viewers. Below you can see where to watch State of Play in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Russell Crowe

Cal McAffrey

Ben Affleck

Stephen Collins

Rachel McAdams

Della Frye

Helen Mirren

Cameron Lynne

Robin Wright

Anne Collins

Jason Bateman

Dominic Foy

Jeff Daniels

George Fergus

Michael Berresse

Robert Bingham

Harry Lennix

Det. Donald Bell

Josh Mostel

Pete

Michael Weston

Hank

Barry Shabaka Henley

Gene Stavitz

Themes & keywords

newspaperjournalistassassinassassinationwashington dc, usagovernmentcorruptioncongresselection campaignpoliticsdetectiveeditor-in-chiefblogmurderreporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch State of Play in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, State of Play is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is State of Play on Netflix?+

State of Play is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is State of Play?+

State of Play has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in State of Play?+

State of Play stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren and Robin Wright.

When did State of Play come out?+

State of Play is a 2009 movie directed by Kevin Macdonald.

What genre is State of Play?+

State of Play is Thriller, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed State of Play?+

State of Play was directed by Kevin Macdonald.