---
title: "The 51st State"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-51st-state-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1613
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The 51st State (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-51st-state-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 51st State is a 2001 film categorized as a thriller, action, comedy, and crime movie. The story follows an American master chemist who attempts to execute a significant drug deal, only for the plan to fail and lead him into a web of deceit.

With a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes, the film blends multiple genres to tell its story. It is rated R and was released in the United States on October 17, 2002.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American master chemist becomes entangled in a web of deceit during a massive drug deal."

### Why Watch
- Combines elements of action, comedy, and crime
- Features a plot centered on a master chemist
- Offers a concise runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves illegal drug deals and criminal deceit
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated film is a blend of action, comedy, and crime with a runtime of 93 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-comedy, #action-thriller, #drug-deal-gone-wrong, #master-chemist, #web-of-deceit

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ronny Yu
- **Networks / Studios**: Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, Focus Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Elmo McElroy*
- **Robert Carlyle** as *Felix DeSouza*
- **Emily Mortimer** as *Dakota Parker*
- **Meat Loaf** as *The Lizard*
- **Rhys Ifans** as *Iki*
- **Sean Pertwee** as *Detective Virgil Kane*
- **Ricky Tomlinson** as *Leopold Durant*
- **Michael Starke** as *Arthur*
- **Anna Keaveney** as *Shirley DeSouza*
- **Paul Barber** as *Frederick*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime of The 51st State?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the movie cover?
It is a blend of thriller, action, comedy, and crime.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The film is rated R.

### Q: What is the central plot of the movie?
An American master chemist's plan for a major drug deal goes wrong, entangling him in deceit.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The 51st State — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1613)
- [The 51st State - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_51st_State)
- [51st State (2024) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4805707-51st-state)

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