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Leaving Las Vegas

1995·Movie
1h 51min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic827.8Rotten Tomatoes91%85%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHoopla

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Leaving Las Vegas fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and deeply moving

  • Melancholy10
  • Pathos9
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

I love you... The way you are.

Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.
Profoundly MelancholyCharacter StudyTragic RomanceDevastating DramaExistential StruggleLas Vegas NoirExceptional ActingSobering & BleakIntimate & Gritty

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Figgis, Gary Marcus, Simone Farber
Written by:
Mike Figgis, John O'Brien
Produced by:
Annie Stewart, Stacey Rosen, Marc S. Fischer
Composed by:
Sting, Sting, Mike Figgis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Leaving Las Vegas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Leaving Las Vegas legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVTubi TV

Leaving Las Vegas is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Leaving Las Vegas worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Leaving Las Vegas rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is Leaving Las Vegas?

1 h 51 min

Leaving Las Vegas runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Leaving Las Vegas?

Critics87
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Leaving Las Vegas higher (87) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Leaving Las Vegas a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$50 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 13.8 times its budget.

What language is Leaving Las Vegas in?

EnglishItalianRussian

It was made in English, with some Italian, Russian. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Leaving Las Vegas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Leaving Las Vegas in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Leaving Las Vegas use?

Kick the DogPlatonic ProstitutionBroken BirdSecond-Act BreakupDrunk DriverDied in Your Arms TonightHemo EroticISO-Standard Urban GroceriesFace Death with DignityCall-BackHope SpotOscar Baitand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Leaving Las Vegas, including Kick the Dog, Platonic Prostitution, Broken Bird.