--- title: State of Play (Movie) slug: state-of-play-movie-312e0 url: /detay/state-of-play-movie-312e0 type: article language: English entity: primary: State of Play (Movie) type: article disambiguation: Russell Crowe & Ben Affleck star in this gripping 2009 political thriller. Uncover corruption & conspiracy in State of Play. categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon tags: - Russell Crowe - State of Play - Journalism - Media Ethics - Political corruption author: Muhammed Raşit Yazıcı created_at: 2025-07-17T11:12:31.816332+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-31T13:22:26.596997+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/17/JI7GYnx4iGMOcd405hYTmTrTN2WevyBD.webp --- # State of Play (Movie) ## KURE Information Cards ![122075.webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/17/huljyVf1HdQaqcaKfvWJL1sysAgTRgqh.webp) *State of Play* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Director(s) | Kevin Macdonald | | Genre | Mystery,Crime,Thriller,Drama | | Year of Production | 2009 | | Screenwriter(s) | Matthew Michael Carnahan Tony Gilroy Billy Ray,Billy Ray,Tony Gilroy,Matthew Michael Carnahan | ## Article Content **State of Play** is a 2009 political drama thriller directed by **Kevin Macdonald** and written by **Matthew Michael Carnahan**, **Tony Gilroy**, and **Billy Ray**. The film stars **Russell Crowe**, **Ben Affleck**, **Rachel McAdams**, and **Helen Mirren**. The story begins with the death of a rising U.S. congressman’s mistress, which leads journalist **Cal McAffrey** to investigate the mystery. ### **Plot** Congressman **Stephen Collins**, known for his charisma and composure, faces a scandal when his research assistant and mistress is found dead in front of a subway train. On the same day, a petty thief is shot and killed in an alley. Initially appearing unrelated, these two incidents capture the attention of investigative journalist **Cal McAffrey**. Due to his past friendship with Collins from university, McAffrey takes a particular interest in the case. Alongside young reporter **Della Frye**, he begins to dig deeper. As their investigation progresses, they uncover a billion-dollar conspiracy and a complex web of political interests. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkl7t_uKNfA) *State of Play Official Trailer (Sinema Mekanı)* ### **Themes** The film explores journalism, political corruption, media ethics, and power dynamics. It also highlights the challenges faced by traditional journalism in the digital age and examines the shifting role of the press. ### **Cast and Characters** - **Russell Crowe** as Cal McAffrey (Journalist) - **Ben Affleck** as Stephen Collins (Congressman) - **Rachel McAdams** as Della Frye (Young Journalist) - **Helen Mirren** as Cameron Lynne (Editor) - **Jason Bateman** as Dominic Foy (PR Specialist) - **Robin Wright** as Anne Collins (Stephen Collins’s Wife) - **Jeff Daniels** as George Fergus (Congress Leader) - **Harry Lennix** as Detective Bell (Police Officer) - **Viola Davis** as Dr. Joy Jackson ### **Awards and Nominations** - **Russell Crowe** won the Australian Film Institute International Award for Best Actor. - **Alex Heffes** received a music award from the ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. - The film received various nominations from organizations including the **Casting Society of America**, **London Critics Circle Film Awards**, **Alliance of Women Film Journalists**, and the **Crime Thriller Awards**. ### **Box Office** - Estimated production budget: **$60 million** - Gross revenue in the U.S. and Canada: approximately **$37 million** - Opening weekend revenue in the U.S. and Canada: approximately **$14 million** - Worldwide total box office gross: **$87.8 million** ### **Significance** *State of Play* is a political thriller that reflects the relationship between journalism and politics, political corruption, and the transformation of the media industry. Adapted from the original **BBC miniseries**, the film illustrates the power struggles within political circles and the evolving role of the press. By addressing current political issues and challenges faced by journalism, it contributes to the genre of political thrillers. ## Academic Sources and References 1. State of Play. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. 2009. Universal Pictures. 2. Beyazperde. "State of Play (2009) – Film Sayfası." Accessed July 12, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-122075/. 3. Beyazperde. "State of Play (2009) – Oyuncular." Accessed July 12, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-122075/oyuncular/. 4. Beyazperde. "State of Play – Fotoğraflar." Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-122075/fotolar/detay/?cmediafile=21035174. 5. IMDb. "State of Play (2009) – Awards." Accessed July 12, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473705/awards/?ref\_=tt\_awd. 6. IMDb. "State of Play (2009) – Storyline." Accessed July 12, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473705/?ref\_=fn\_all\_ttl\_1#storyline. 7. IMDb. "State of Play – Plot Summary." Accessed July 30, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473705/plotsummary/?ref\_=tt\_stry\_pl. 8. YouTube. "State of Play – Official Trailer." YouTube video. Accessed July 12, 2025. https://youtu.be/Kkl7t\_uKNfA?si=fRzRsa7rWHBlwGHc. ## Related Articles - [Dark Waters (Movie)](//detay/dark-waters-movie-3a3af/llms.txt)