Laurel Canyon (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, Laurel Canyon is a drama film directed by Lisa Cholodenko, running about 103 minutes. “Somewhere between Hollywood and the rest of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.
Who’s in it. Laurel Canyon stars Frances McDormand as Jane, Christian Bale as Sam, Kate Beckinsale as Alex and Natascha McElhone as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Laurel Canyon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Laurel Canyon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laurel Canyon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laurel Canyon (2003)?
- In US, Laurel Canyon is available to 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 Laurel Canyon worth watching?
- Laurel Canyon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laurel Canyon?
- Laurel Canyon stars Frances McDormand, Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Natascha McElhone and Alessandro Nivola.
- When was Laurel Canyon released?
- Laurel Canyon was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.