Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,603 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995-10-27
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Leaving Las Vegas
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Leaving Las Vegas parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Leaving Las Vegas is a somber drama depicting an alcoholic's deliberate self-destruction and his relationship with a prostitute.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes scenes of rage, hate, and disturbing depictions of self-destructive behavior.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Involves a relationship with a prostitute and mature sexual content.
- Language: Moderate — Contains strong profanity typical of an R-rated drama.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Centers explicitly on severe alcoholism and a character's deliberate drinking himself to death.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mike Figgis
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson
- Elisabeth Shue as Sera
- Julian Sands as Yuri
- Richard Lewis as Peter
- Steven Weber as Marc Nussbaum
- Kim Adams as Sheila
- Emily Procter as Debbie
- Stuart Regen as Man At Bar
- Valeria Golino as Terri
- Graham Beckel as L.A. Bartender
Leaving Las Vegas FAQ
Is Leaving Las Vegas good?
Leaving Las Vegas has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,603 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Leaving Las Vegas?
In the US you can stream Leaving Las Vegas on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Leaving Las Vegas OK for kids?
Leaving Las Vegas is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Leaving Las Vegas is a somber drama depicting an alcoholic's deliberate self-destruction and his relationship with a prostitute.
What movies are like Leaving Las Vegas?
If you liked Leaving Las Vegas, try Casino, The Bridges of Madison County, My King and Contempt.