L.A. Confidential (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1997, L.A. Confidential is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 138 minutes. “Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
Who’s in it. L.A. Confidential stars Russell Crowe as Wendell "Bud" White, Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes, Guy Pearce as Edmund "Ed" Exley and Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, L.A. Confidential has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $126.2M 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 L.A. Confidential page.
If you liked it. Fans of L.A. Confidential tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L.A. Confidential (1997)?
- In US, L.A. Confidential 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 L.A. Confidential worth watching?
- L.A. Confidential holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L.A. Confidential?
- L.A. Confidential stars Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger and Danny DeVito.
- When was L.A. Confidential released?
- L.A. Confidential was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.