To Live and Die in L.A. (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1985, To Live and Die in L.A. is an action, thriller and crime film directed by William Friedkin, running about 116 minutes. “A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.
Who’s in it. To Live and Die in L.A. stars William L. Petersen as Richard Chance, Willem Dafoe as Eric Masters, John Pankow as John Vukovich and Debra Feuer as Bianca Torres, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, To Live and Die in L.A. has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Live and Die in L.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Live and Die in L.A. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)?
- In US, To Live and Die in L.A. is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Live and Die in L.A. worth watching?
- To Live and Die in L.A. holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. stars William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer and John Turturro.
- When was To Live and Die in L.A. released?
- To Live and Die in L.A. was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.