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L.A. Story

1991Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic667.0Rotten Tomatoes91%75%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

Something funny is happening in L.A.

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.

Feels like

  • Quirky Romantic Comedy
  • LA Culture
  • Satirical
  • Nostalgic
  • Eccentric Humor
  • Pop Culture References
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Lighthearted

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Mick Jackson
Written by
Steve Martin
Produced by
Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
Music by
Peter Rodgers Melnick

Everyone

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Facts

February 8, 1991 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
February 8, 1991
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$29 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Affably Evil, Road Trip Across the Street, Empathic Environment +9

  • Affably Evil
  • Road Trip Across the Street
  • Empathic Environment
  • Homage
  • Mythology Gag
  • Shout-Out
  • The Cameo
  • Ambiguously Bi
  • Romantic Rain
  • Discreet Drink Disposal
  • Arc Words
  • Pet Homosexual

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream L.A. Story?"

Questions about L.A. Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream L.A. Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy L.A. Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is L.A. Story worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 66).

Is L.A. Story okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will L.A. Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is L.A. Story good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does L.A. Story use?

Affably EvilRoad Trip Across the StreetEmpathic EnvironmentHomageMythology GagShout-OutThe CameoAmbiguously BiRomantic RainDiscreet Drink DisposalArc WordsPet Homosexualand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Affably Evil, Road Trip Across the Street, and Empathic Environment.