

The 51st State
“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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Where is The 51st State streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Hoopla | — |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, CineMix+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | FilmBox+ | — |
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
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
Elmo McElroy

Robert Carlyle
Felix DeSouza

Emily Mortimer
Dakota Parker

Meat Loaf
The Lizard

Rhys Ifans
Iki

Sean Pertwee
Detective Virgil Kane

Ricky Tomlinson
Leopold Durant

Michael Starke
Arthur
Anna Keaveney
Shirley DeSouza

Paul Barber
Frederick

Stephen Walters
Blowfish

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.











