State of Grace (1990)
Kernel Score: 75% · 403 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1990-09-14
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch State of Grace
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.
State of Grace parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that State of Grace is an R-rated crime drama about a man reconnecting with the Irish mob in Hell's Kitchen.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves organized crime, mob family conflict, and gang violence typical of an R-rated crime thriller.
- Language: Moderate — Strong language is expected given the R rating and gritty crime-family setting.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Bar and street settings common to mob dramas suggest incidental drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Phil Joanou
Cast
- Sean Penn as Terry
- Ed Harris as Frankie
- Gary Oldman as Jackie
- Robin Wright as Kathleen
- John Turturro as Nick
- Burgess Meredith as Finn
- R. D. Call as Nicholson
- Joe Viterelli as Borelli
- John C. Reilly as Stevie
- Deirdre O'Connell as Irene
State of Grace FAQ
Is State of Grace good?
State of Grace has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch State of Grace?
In the US you can stream State of Grace on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is State of Grace OK for kids?
State of Grace is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that State of Grace is an R-rated crime drama about a man reconnecting with the Irish mob in Hell's Kitchen.
What movies are like State of Grace?
If you liked State of Grace, try The Boondock Saints, Miller's Crossing, Scarface and A History of Violence.