The 51st State

2001·Movie
1h 33min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The 51st State fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some slapstick and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
British Crime FilmBlack ComedyDrug DealingViolentFast PacedStylized ActionQuirky CharactersCynicalPop Culture References

Crew

Directed by:
Ronny Yu, Dug Rotstein
Written by:
Stel Pavlou
Produced by:
Samuel L. Jackson, Nina Gold, Malcolm Kohll
Composed by:
Headrillaz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The 51st State

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Where can I stream The 51st State legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVVIX

The 51st State is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The 51st State worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The 51st State rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The 51st State?

1 h 33 min

The 51st State runs 1 h 33 min.

Was The 51st State a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 48% of its budget.

What language is The 51st State in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The 51st State?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The 51st State in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The 51st State use?

Just a Flesh WoundShot in the AssArtistic License – ChemistryGroin AttackImprobable Weapon UserThere Are No CoincidencesRoom DisserviceFemme FataleNot Quite DeadCloud CuckoolanderCluster F-BombRhetorical Request Blunderand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The 51st State, including Just a Flesh Wound, Shot in the Ass, Artistic License – Chemistry.

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