The 51st State(2001)
Nice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt.
The 51st State Synopsis
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.
The 51st State (2001) is a thriller, action, comedy and crime film directed by Ronny Yu, released on December 7, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer and Meat Loaf. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 694 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronny Yu
- Writers:
- Stel Pavlou
- Producers:
- Malcolm Kohll, Seaton McLean, David Pupkewitz
- Cinematographer:
- Poon Hang-Sang
- Composer:
- Headrillaz
- Production:
- Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, Focus Films
- Budget:
- $27,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,881,605
- Status:
- Released
The 51st State (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The 51st State before you stream it.
The 51st State Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Sean Pertwee
as Detective Virgil Kane
Ricky Tomlinson
as Leopold Durant
Michael Starke
as Arthur
- Anna Keaveney
Anna Keaveney
as Shirley DeSouza
Paul Barber
as Frederick
Stephen Walters
as Blowfish
Nigel Whitmey
as L.A. Highway Patrol
Key crew
Directed by Ronny Yu, written by Stel Pavlou, produced by Malcolm Kohll, Seaton McLean and David Pupkewitz.
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The 51st State Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 694 ratings.
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The 51st State – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 51st State online?
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The 51st State (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The 51st State?
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The main cast of The 51st State (2001) includes Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf and Rhys Ifans. The film was directed by Ronny Yu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 51st State released?
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The 51st State was released on December 7, 2001 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The 51st State worth watching?
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The 51st State (2001) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 694 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The 51st State?
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Yes. The official The 51st State trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.