Synopsis
State of Fear dramatizes the human and societal costs a democracy faces when it embarks on a war against terror, a war potentially without end, all too easily exploited by unscrupulous leaders seeking personal political gain.
Scores
Overall Score
45.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.1%
Review Aggregate
60.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, funny, coming of age. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
scaryfunnycoming of agecharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wahlberg | 2006 | $374,000 | $582,000 | (est) |
| Reese Witherspoon | 2006 | $230,000 | $358,000 | (est) |
| William Petersen | 2006 | $173,000 | $270,000 | (est) |
| Alyssa Milano | 2006 | $142,000 | $220,000 | (est) |
| Amy Brenneman | 2006 | $121,000 | $189,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score47.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes70
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $20,055 | $31,207 |
| International | 2006 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $20,055 | $31,207 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $10,028 | $15,603 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $68,000 | $105,812 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $21,000 | $32,677 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $2,152,000 | $3,348,623 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $5,076,000 | $7,898,518 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $1,950,000 | $3,034,301 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $9,277,028 | $14,435,534 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $6,500,000 | $10,114,335 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $80,000 (est) | $124,484 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $186,000 | $289,426 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $623,000 | $969,420 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $1,300,000 | $2,022,867 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $8,689,000 | $13,520,532 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $588,028 | $915,001 |
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