# State of Play (2009)

> A brash Washington reporter races to connect two suspicious deaths before a corporate conspiracy destroys both his investigation and his conscience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10223

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
- Director: Kevin Macdonald
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright, Jason Bateman, Jeff Daniels, Michael Berresse
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473705/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, urgent, sardonic, political thriller night, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A relentless journalist uncovers a conspiracy that could cost him everything.

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