Leaving Las Vegas movie poster

Leaving Las Vegas

"I love you... The way you are."

October 27, 1995 1h 51m 7.2/10 (1,584 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Leaving Las Vegas is a drama/romance film. directed by Mike Figgis.

Starring Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, and Julian Sands

Synopsis

Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 27, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
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User Rating 7.2/10 Great (1,584 votes)
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Budget $3.6M Production budget
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Box Office $49.8M 13.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,600,000
Revenue
$49,800,000

Production Companies

  • Initial Productions
  • LumiΓ¨re Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leaving Las Vegas about?

Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and no...

Who directed Leaving Las Vegas?

Leaving Las Vegas was directed by Mike Figgis.

How long is Leaving Las Vegas?

Leaving Las Vegas has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Leaving Las Vegas released?

Leaving Las Vegas was released on October 27, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Leaving Las Vegas?

The main cast of Leaving Las Vegas includes Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Richard Lewis, Steven Weber.

Is Leaving Las Vegas worth watching?

Leaving Las Vegas has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,584 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.