The 51st State
2001, English. Directed by Ronny Yu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 710 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The 51st State
The 51st State isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ronny YuDirector
- Samuel L. JacksonElmo McElroy
- Robert CarlyleFelix DeSouza
- Emily MortimerDakota Parker
- Meat LoafThe Lizard
- Rhys IfansIki
- Sean PertweeDetective Virgil Kane
- Ricky TomlinsonLeopold Durant
- Michael StarkeArthur
- Anna KeaveneyShirley DeSouza
- Paul BarberFrederick
- Stephen WaltersBlowfish
- Nigel WhitmeyL.A. Highway Patrol
Details
- Released
- 7 December 2001
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stel Pavlou
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $13M
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The 51st State: quick answers
Is The 51st State worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 710 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 51st State?
The 51st State runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The 51st State have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 51st State. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 51st State parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 51st State is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 51st State on?
The 51st State isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 51st State?
If you liked The 51st State, try The Matador, Next Day Air, Big Nothing.
Who directed The 51st State?
The 51st State (2001) was directed by Ronny Yu and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer.