State and Main
Seen it?2000 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pollyanna or The Trouble with Harry, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The residents of a small Vermont town don't know what hit them when a beleaguered Hollywood film crew brings a chaotic shoot to their quaint village.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mamet
- Alec BaldwinBob Berrenger
- Philip Seymour HoffmanJoseph Turner White
- Charles DurningMayor George Bailey
- Clark GreggDoug Mackenzie
- Patti LuPoneSherry Bailey
- William H. MacyWalt Price
- Sarah Jessica ParkerClaire Wellesley
- David PaymerMarty Rossen
- Julia StilesCarla
- Rebecca PidgeonAnn