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The 51st State

2001·Movie·R·93 min·6.1(678)

Nice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt.

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

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South KoreaFilmBox+

About The 51st State

The 51st State is a 2001 English-language thriller, action and comedy film directed by Ronny Yu. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

The 51st State was produced by Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, and Focus Films and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on December 7, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director
Ronny Yu
Writers
Stel Pavlou
Release date
December 7, 2001
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United Kingdom
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$13 million
Production
Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, Focus Films
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The 51st State cast & crew

The 51st State was directed by Ronny Yu and written by Stel Pavlou.

The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Elmo McElroy, Robert Carlyle as Felix DeSouza, Emily Mortimer as Dakota Parker, Meat Loaf as The Lizard, Rhys Ifans as Iki, and Sean Pertwee as Detective Virgil Kane.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Headrillaz, cinematography is by Poon Hang-Sang, and it was produced by Malcolm Kohll and Seaton McLean.

Is The 51st State worth watching?

The 51st State holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 678 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, action, and comedy, The 51st State is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The 51st State

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Cast of The 51st State

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Elmo McElroy

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Felix DeSouza

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Dakota Parker

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf

The Lizard

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Iki

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Detective Virgil Kane

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Leopold Durant

Michael Starke

Michael Starke

Arthur

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Anna Keaveney

Shirley DeSouza

Paul Barber

Paul Barber

Frederick

Stephen Walters

Stephen Walters

Blowfish

Nigel Whitmey

Nigel Whitmey

L.A. Highway Patrol

The 51st State — FAQs

Where can I watch The 51st State in United States?

The 51st State is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.

Is The 51st State on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The 51st State is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The 51st State in?

The 51st State is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The 51st State?

The 51st State runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is The 51st State rated?

The 51st State is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 678 ratings.

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