Formula 51 (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Formula 51 is a 2002 action comedy directed by Ronny Yu, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Emily Mortimer and Robert Carlyle. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $12.9 million worldwide on a $27 million budget. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Ronny Yu
- Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $27M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Formula 51 About?
The premise of Formula 51 without spoilers.
A resourceful chemist, Elmo McElroy, introduces his groundbreaking formula to England, boasting an intensity 51 times greater than existing stimulants. The potent blue elixir promises an exhilarating experience, quickly drawing attention and attracting a mix of thrill-seekers and those with less honorable intentions. This sets off a chaotic series of events blending action and humor as Elmo navigates the consequences of his creation.
Formula 51 Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Emily Mortimer and Robert Carlyle. Directed by Ronny Yu.
- Director Ronny Yu
More from Ronny Yu
More films directed by Ronny Yu, best-rated first: Fearless, Bride of Chucky, Freddy vs. Jason and Saving General Yang.
Formula 51 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Formula 51 23 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 6.5
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Formula 51 Box Office & Budget
Formula 51 grossed $12.9 million worldwide on a $27 million budget, 48% of what it cost. $5.2 million came from the US and Canada and $7.7 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.9M
48% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $5.2M
- International
- $7.7M
- Budget
- $27M
Formula 51 Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “51번째 주” and “Le 51ème Etat”.
- Also known as
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- 51번째 주
- Le 51ème Etat
- 决战51州
- 毒家交易
- Formule 51
- Формула 51
- Le 51e état
- Codice 51
- A hetedik mennyország
- Formuła
- Negocios sucios
- Fórmula 51
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- Ωραία Μέρα για να Πεθάνεις
- טריפ 51
- Formül 51
- 51-ят щат
- Vzorec 51
- 51号公式, ფორმულა 51
- 51-oji valstybė
- Prljavi poslovi
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Formula 51 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Formula 51, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Formula 51?
Formula 51 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Formula 51 released?
Formula 51 was released on October 18, 2002.
Who directed Formula 51?
Formula 51 was directed by Ronny Yu.
More films by Ronny Yu Who is in the cast of Formula 51?
Formula 51 stars Samuel L. Jackson, Emily Mortimer and Robert Carlyle.
How much did Formula 51 make at the box office?
Formula 51 grossed $12.9 million worldwide ($5.2 million domestic, $7.7 million international) on a budget of $27 million.
How is Formula 51 rated?
Formula 51 has 23 on Metacritic.
Does Formula 51 have a post-credit scene?
No. Formula 51 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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