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The State of Things

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1982 | 121 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

On location in Portugal, a film crew runs out of film while making their own version of Roger Corman's The Day the World Ended (1956). The producer is nowhere to be found and director Munro attempts to find him in hopes of being able to finish the film.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wim Wenders

  • Isabelle WeingartenAnna
  • Rebecca PaulyJoan
  • Jeffrey KimeMark
  • Geoffrey CareyRobert
  • Camila Mora-ScheihingJulia
  • Alexandra AuderJane
  • Patrick BauchauFriedrich Munro
  • Paul Getty Jr.Dennis
  • VivaKate
  • Samuel FullerJoe