The 51st State (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, The 51st State is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 93 minutes. “Nice Wheels. Dirty Deals. And One Mean Mother In A Kilt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The 51st State stars Samuel L. Jackson as Elmo McElroy, Robert Carlyle as Felix DeSouza, Emily Mortimer as Dakota Parker and Meat Loaf as The Lizard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The 51st State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 51st State page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 51st State tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 51st State (2001)?
- In US, The 51st State is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 51st State worth watching?
- The 51st State holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 51st State?
- The 51st State stars Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf and Rhys Ifans.
- When was The 51st State released?
- The 51st State was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.