What should I watch after State of Play?

Try The Batman, Edge of Darkness, The International—each shares DNA with State of Play while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is State of Play?

State of Play (2009) is best described as Thriller, Crime, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is State of Play worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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State of Play (2009) stuck because it commits to its thriller premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Kevin Macdonald's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The thriller and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 7m · ★ 6.8

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1.The Batman (2022)
★ 7.7 · Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 57m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, The Batman (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Edge of Darkness (2010)
★ 6.4 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 57m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, Edge of Darkness (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.The International (2009)
★ 6.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, The International (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.Gaslight (1944)
★ 7.5 · Thriller · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, Gaslight (1944) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.The Pelican Brief (1993)
★ 6.6 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2h 21m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, The Pelican Brief (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)
★ 7.3 · Drama · Action · Thriller · 1h 53m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Nick of Time (1995)
★ 6.2 · Thriller · Crime · Action · 1h 29m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, Nick of Time (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Foreign Correspondent (1940)
★ 7.0 · Thriller · Mystery · Action · 2h
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, Foreign Correspondent (1940) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and mystery, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.The Air I Breathe (2007)
★ 6.3 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 35m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, The Air I Breathe (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.The Parallax View (1974)
★ 6.8 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 42m
Why you'll love it
If State of Play clicked for you, The Parallax View (1974) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after State of Play?: Try The Batman, Edge of Darkness, The International—each shares DNA with State of Play while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is State of Play?: State of Play (2009) is best described as Thriller, Crime, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is State of Play worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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8.Foreign Correspondent (1940)

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