Leaving Las Vegas 1995
“I love you... The way you are.”
What is Leaving Las Vegas?
Leaving Las Vegas is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 27, 1995
- Studios
- Initial Productions, Lumière Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
Leaving Las Vegas is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Initial Productions, Lumière Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An alcoholic screenwriter heads to Vegas to drink himself to death, finding an unlikely companion.”
- raw depiction of addiction
- intense emotional connection between two outsiders
- unflinching character study
- relentlessly bleak tone
- limited plot action
Watch it if you appreciate stark character studies of addiction and fragile companionship.
The film deals with heavy themes of alcoholism and prostitution, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Sanderson's occupation?
Ben is a Hollywood screenwriter.
Why does Ben travel to Las Vegas?
He goes to Las Vegas to drink himself to death.
Who does Ben meet in Las Vegas?
He meets Sera, a prostitute.
What kind of relationship do Ben and Sera develop?
They form an uneasy friendship and a non-interference pact.
What genres describe the film?
The film is classified as drama and romance.