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L.A. Confidential

1997·Movie·R·138 min·★ 7.8(5,859)

“Everything is suspect... Everyone is for sale... And nothing is what it seems.”

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.

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Can I watch L.A. Confidential in United States? Yes — you can stream L.A. Confidential in United States on Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential is a 1997 English-language crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson. The cast is led by Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 5900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.

L.A. Confidential was produced by Regency Enterprises and The Wolper Organization and made in United States of America. It was released on September 19, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $126 million worldwide.

Director
Curtis Hanson
Writers
Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
Release date
September 19, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$126 million
Production
Regency Enterprises, The Wolper Organization
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L.A. Confidential cast & crew

L.A. Confidential was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Brian Helgeland and Curtis Hanson.

The cast features Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes, Russell Crowe as Wendell 'Bud' White, Guy Pearce as Edmund 'Ed' Exley, James Cromwell as Dudley Smith, Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken, and Danny DeVito as Sid Hudgens.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Curtis Hanson and Arnon Milchan.

Is L.A. Confidential worth watching?

L.A. Confidential holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 5,859 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, mystery, and thriller, L.A. Confidential is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of L.A. Confidential

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Jack Vincennes

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Wendell 'Bud' White

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Edmund 'Ed' Exley

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Dudley Smith

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Lynn Bracken

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Sid Hudgens

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Pierce Patchett

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

D.A. Ellis Loew

Graham Beckel

Graham Beckel

Dick Stensland

Amber Smith

Amber Smith

Susan Lefferts

John Mahon

John Mahon

Police Chief

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Mickey Cohen

L.A. Confidential — FAQs

▸Where can I watch L.A. Confidential in United States?

L.A. Confidential is streaming on Plex in United States.

▸Is L.A. Confidential on Plex?

Yes — L.A. Confidential is currently available on Plex in United States.

▸What language is L.A. Confidential in?

L.A. Confidential is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is L.A. Confidential?

L.A. Confidential runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

▸What is L.A. Confidential rated?

L.A. Confidential is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 5,859 ratings.

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