LA 2017 (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1971, LA 2017 is a drama, mystery, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. An extended, feature-length episode of the show The Name of the Game, a pioneering sci-fi/drama series that had a narrative that rotated between three primary characters. Glenn Howard, while driving to a Pollution Summit meeting, falls unconscious and finds himself somehow in the future year 2017 where remaining society lives underground due to contaminated air. Can he somehow return to 1971?
Who’s in it. LA 2017 stars Gene Barry as Glenn Howard, Barry Sullivan as Dane Bigelow, Edmond O'Brien as Bergman and Severn Darden as Cameron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, LA 2017 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch LA 2017 page.
If you liked it. Fans of LA 2017 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch LA 2017 (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for LA 2017 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is LA 2017 worth watching?
- LA 2017 holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in LA 2017?
- LA 2017 stars Gene Barry, Barry Sullivan, Edmond O'Brien, Severn Darden and Paul Stewart.
- When was LA 2017 released?
- LA 2017 was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.