Welcome to L.A. (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1976, Welcome to L.A. is a drama, romance and music film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 106 minutes. “The City of the One Night Stands.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of a group of Hollywood neurotics intersect over the Christmas holidays. Foremost among them, a songwriter visits Los Angeles to work on a singer's album. The gig, unbeknownst to him, is being bankrolled by his estranged father, a dairy magnate, who hopes to reunite with his son. When the songwriter meets an eccentric housewife who fancies herself a modern-day Garbo, his world of illusions comes crashing down.
Who’s in it. Welcome to L.A. stars Keith Carradine as Carroll Barber, Sally Kellerman as Ann Goode, Geraldine Chaplin as Karen Hood and Harvey Keitel as Ken Hood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Welcome to L.A. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to L.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to L.A. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to L.A. (1976)?
- In US, Welcome to L.A. is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome to L.A. worth watching?
- Welcome to L.A. holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to L.A.?
- Welcome to L.A. stars Keith Carradine, Sally Kellerman, Geraldine Chaplin, Harvey Keitel and Lauren Hutton.
- When was Welcome to L.A. released?
- Welcome to L.A. was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.