

State of Play
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
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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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch State of Play online?
As of September 20, 2026, State of Play is available to stream on YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is State of Play on Netflix?
No β State of Play is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy State of Play online?
Yes. In United States, State of Play can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream State of Play?
As of September 20, 2026, State of Play is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Germany and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β data from TMDB and JustWatch.













