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Summary After being fired, an alcoholic screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) takes his final paycheck to Las Vegas where he plans to drink himself to death. He comes in contact with a prostitute (Elizabeh Shue) who needs to be needed.

Leaving Las Vegas
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 23 Critic Reviews
must-see
82
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 243 User Ratings
8.5
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Summary After being fired, an alcoholic screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) takes his final paycheck to Las Vegas where he plans to drink himself to death. He comes in contact with a prostitute (Elizabeh Shue) who needs to be needed.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 23 Critic Reviews
82
91% Positive
21 Reviews
9% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 23 Critic Reviews
82
91% Positive
21 Reviews
9% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 243 User Ratings
8.5
88% Positive
213 Ratings
7% Mixed
16 Ratings
6% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 243 User Ratings
8.5
88% Positive
213 Ratings
7% Mixed
16 Ratings
6% Negative
14 Ratings

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Production Company Lumiere Pictures, Initial Productions
Release Date Oct 27, 1995
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating R
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 4 Wins & 6 Nominations