State of Grace
State of Grace

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State of Grace

2002
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
English

The adventures of twelve-year-old Hannah Rayburn, a young middle-class Jewish girl living in 1965 North Carolina, and her upper-class Catholic best friend Grace McKee.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Tom HarperGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A drug enforcement agent goes deep undercover to infiltrate an Irish mob family in London. As she becomes more deeply embedded, she develops complicated relationships with the family members, particularly the son of the mob boss. She finds herself torn between her duty and her growing loyalties, leading to a dangerous and morally ambiguous situation.

Critical Reception

State of Grace received a mixed to positive reception from critics. It was praised for its strong performances, particularly from Kathryn Morris and Alfred Molina, and for its gritty portrayal of organized crime. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of other crime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling performances by the lead actors.

  • Noted for its atmospheric and gritty depiction of the London underworld.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat familiar within the crime genre.

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Fun Fact

This film marked one of Tom Hardy's earliest significant roles, showcasing his talent early in his career.

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