List RulesMovies set in, starring, or about the city of Los Angeles, California
Iconic red carpets, a sidewalk dotted with stars in honor of the world’s most famous celebrities, Hollywood, million-dollar homes, designer clothes, sunshine, beautiful beaches, gangs – these are the things that come to mind when we talk about Los Angeles. Located in Southern California, L.A. is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country (second only to New York City). Home to the film industry, it's no surprise that L.A. often becomes the setting or subject of popular films. This list features the best movies about Los Angeles.
The home of the stars is prominent in some classic, popular movies like L.A. Confidential, Clueless, and Heat. Whether you're craving an action flick, a classic film, a tear-jerker, or a drama that you’re looking for this list is sure to feature a movie to fit your needs! Pretty Woman is a great example of a romantic movie set in Los Angeles.
This list has the best movies about L.A., including: Chinatown, The Long Goodbye, Mulholland Drive, Kiss Me Deadly, Short Cuts, Blade Runner, Die Hard, The Limey, Jackie Brown, Magnolia, Repo Man, The Big Sleep, and Model Shop. There are also several comedy movies set in L.A. like Friday and Rush Hour.
Vote up your favorite film starring the City of Angels or, if your favorite isn't here, add it below.
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8937Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Bruce WillisReleased: 1994
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The lives of two mob... more2
8130Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad PittReleased: 2019
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 crime thriller film directed by Quentin Tarantino. A... more3
7732Chinatown
Jack Nicholson, Faye DunawayReleased: 1974
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film, directed by Roman Polanski from a... more4
5922Sunset Boulevard
William Holden, Buster KeatonReleased: 1950
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Sunset Boulevard—stylized onscreen as SUNSET BLVD.—is a 1950 American film noir directed and... more5
7237The Big Lebowski
Julianne Moore, Jeff BridgesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 stoner comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and... more6
5622Boogie Nights
Julianne Moore, Mark WahlbergReleased: 1997
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Boogie Nights is a 1997 American historical drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas... more7
5118Reservoir Dogs
Quentin Tarantino, Steve BuscemiReleased: 1992
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American ensemble crime film that depicts the events before and after... more8
5926L.A. Confidential
Kevin Spacey, Russell CroweReleased: 1997
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 neo-noir film based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same... more9
5020Boyz n the Hood
Ice Cube, Angela BassettReleased: 1991
Directed by: John Singleton
Boyz n the Hood is a 1991 American hood drama film directed by John Singleton. Three young men... more10
4718Double Indemnity
Fred MacMurray, Barbara StanwyckReleased: 1944
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Double Indemnity is a 1944 film noir crime drama directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by... more11
5023Heat
Natalie Portman, Al PacinoReleased: 1995
Directed by: Michael Mann
Heat is a 1995 American crime thriller film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann,... more12
5327Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Alan RickmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: John McTiernan
Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Steven E. de... more13
5833Mulholland Drive
Naomi Watts, Billy Ray CyrusReleased: 2001
Directed by: David Lynch
Mulholland Drive is a 2001 American neo-noir mystery film written and directed by David Lynch... more14
5229Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more15
4622Training Day
Eva Mendes, Snoop DoggReleased: 2001
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Training Day is a 2001 American thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David... more16
3916Body Double
Melanie Griffith, Dennis FranzReleased: 1984
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Body Double is a 1984 American thriller film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Craig... more17
4524Singin' in the Rain
Debbie Reynolds, Gene KellyReleased: 1952
Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley... more18
3818Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Nicolas Cage, Sean PennReleased: 1982
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written by... more19
3821Point Break
Keanu Reeves, Gary BuseyReleased: 1991
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Point Break is a 1991 American action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Patrick... more20
3922Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy, Damon WayansReleased: 1984
Directed by: Martin Brest
Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring... more21
2811La La Land
Ryan Gosling, Emma StoneReleased: 2016
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
La La Land is a 2016 American romantic musical comedy-drama film written and directed by... more22
3215Collateral
Tom Cruise, Jamie FoxxReleased: 2004
Directed by: Michael Mann
Collateral is a 2004 American neo-noir film directed by Michael Mann from a screenplay written... more23
4126Blade Runner
Harrison Ford, Daryl HannahReleased: 1982
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Blade Runner is a 1982 American neo-noir dystopian science fiction film directed by Ridley... more24
3419Rebel Without a Cause
Natalie Wood, James DeanReleased: 1955
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama film about emotionally confused suburban,... more25
3424Drive
Christina Hendricks, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2011
Directed by: Nicolas Winding
Drive is a 2011 American neo noir arthouse action directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring... more