State of the Union
Seen it?1948 | 124 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 Wag the Dog or Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Capra
- Spencer TracyGrant Matthews
- Katharine HepburnMary Matthews
- Van JohnsonSpike McManus
- Angela LansburyKay Thorndyke
- Adolphe MenjouJim Conover
- Lewis StoneSam Thorndyke
- Margaret HamiltonNorah
- Charles DingleBill Nolard Hardy
- Charles LaneBlink Moran
- Howard SmithSam I. Parrish