L.A. Story (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, L.A. Story is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 95 minutes. “Something funny is happening in L.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.
Who’s in it. L.A. Story stars Steve Martin as Harris K. Telemacher, Sarah Jessica Parker as SanDeE, Victoria Tennant as Sara McDowel and Richard E. Grant as Roland Mackey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, L.A. Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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. Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of L.A. Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L.A. Story (1991)?
- In US, L.A. Story 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. Story worth watching?
- L.A. Story holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L.A. Story?
- L.A. Story stars Steve Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant and Marilu Henner.
- When was L.A. Story released?
- L.A. Story was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.