The 51st State
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about The 51st State
Where can I watch The 51st State in the United States?
The 51st State is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The 51st State on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The 51st State is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch The 51st State for free?
The 51st State streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The 51st State?
The 51st State scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The 51st State?
The 51st State stars Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, and Rhys Ifans. Ronny Yu is the director.
How long is The 51st State?
The 51st State runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did The 51st State come out?
The 51st State was released on December 7, 2001.
Which studio made The 51st State?
The 51st State was produced by Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, and Focus Films in Canada and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The 51st State?
The 51st State was made on a budget of $27,000,000.
How much did The 51st State make at the box office?
The 51st State grossed $12,881,605 worldwide, against a budget of $27,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.