Movies like State of Play

Zodiac delves into the obsession of a cartoonist turned amateur detective as he tries to solve the Zodiac Killer murders. Like State of Play, it shows the power of persistent investigation in uncovering truths, weaving a deeply engrossing narrative based on real events.

Spotlight follows a team of investigative journalists from The Boston Globe as they uncover a massive scandal of child molestation within the Catholic Church. The movie's dedication to the realistic portrayal of journalism will resonate with audiences who enjoyed the investigative aspect of State of Play.

Michael Clayton features a fixer faced with moral dilemmas while untangling a legal mess involving a corrupt agricultural products conglomerate. Its exploration of corporate malfeasance and moral ambiguity will strike a chord with viewers who appreciate State of Play's themes of conspiracy and ethical conflict.

The Insider tells the true story of a whistleblower in the tobacco industry and the 60 Minutes reporter determined to expose corporate malfeasance. The movie's themes of professional risks and integrity in the face of powerful corporations will resonate with fans of State of Play.

All the President's Men is a classic political thriller that digs into the Watergate scandal. Fans of State of Play's political intrigue and journalistic investigation elements will be captivated by this film's meticulous portrayal of two reporters uncovering a political scandal that reaches the highest levels of power.

In The Pelican Brief, a law student and a reporter unravel a conspiracy involving the assassination of two Supreme Court justices. Fans of State of Play's combination of journalism and political conspiracy will find this movie's plot both enthralling and thought-provoking.

This is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and political campaigns. Viewers who appreciate State of Play's insights into dirty politics and the complexities of loyalty will be drawn into The Ides of March's intense narrative of a young press spokesman caught in a political scandal.