State of Fear (2026)
Portuguese · Action / Thriller · 103 min · 16
★ 5.8 Few ratings 79 ratings
Released 10 Feb 2026
Page updated 9 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.8 from 79 ratings on TMDB
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State of Fear is streaming in Brazil on Netflix.
What the audience says
State of Fear is a middling Portuguese film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 5.8/10 on TMDB across 79 ratings — under the line most people draw. It clocks in at a standard 103 minutes. In Brazil you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 43m on it?
1h 43m of Portuguese action with a thriller streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- At 5.8/10 from 79 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
As São Paulo erupts in an unprecedented wave of violence, a lawyer with underworld ties must strike a deal with the police to rescue her kidnapped niece.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pedro Morelli
Cast

Naruna Costa
Cristina

Camilla Damião
Elisa

Seu Jorge
Edson

David Santos
Borges / André Luis

Marcélia Cartaxo
Dona Ângela

Lee Taylor
Ivan
Where to watch in Brazil
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is State of Fear worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 5.8/10 on audience ratings. 1h 43m of Portuguese action with a thriller streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch State of Fear?
You can stream State of Fear in Brazil on Netflix.
When is State of Fear coming to streaming?
State of Fear is already streaming in Brazil on Netflix.
Is State of Fear family friendly?
State of Fear is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is State of Fear in?
State of Fear is a Portuguese film (Action / Thriller).
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