

L.A. Confidential
“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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| Japan | Disney Plus, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 5600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
L.A. Confidential was produced by Regency Enterprises and 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
- Curtis Hanson, Brian Helgeland
- 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, Wolper Organization
L.A. Confidential cast & crew
L.A. Confidential was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Curtis Hanson and Brian Helgeland.
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 Michael G. Nathanson and Arnon Milchan.
Is L.A. Confidential worth watching?
L.A. Confidential holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 5,565 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
Jack Vincennes

Russell Crowe
Wendell 'Bud' White

Guy Pearce
Edmund 'Ed' Exley

James Cromwell
Dudley Smith

Kim Basinger
Lynn Bracken

Danny DeVito
Sid Hudgens

David Strathairn
Pierce Patchett

Ron Rifkin
D.A. Ellis Loew

Graham Beckel
Dick Stensland

Amber Smith
Susan Lefferts

John Mahon
Police Chief

Paul Guilfoyle
Mickey Cohen
L.A. Confidential — FAQs
▸Where can I watch L.A. Confidential in United States?
L.A. Confidential is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 5,565 ratings.











