L.A. Confidential
1997, English. Directed by Curtis Hanson.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Curtis HansonDirector
- Kevin SpaceyJack Vincennes
- Russell CroweWendell 'Bud' White
- Guy PearceEdmund 'Ed' Exley
- James CromwellDudley Smith
- Kim BasingerLynn Bracken
- Danny DeVitoSid Hudgens
- David StrathairnPierce Patchett
- Ron RifkinD.A. Ellis Loew
- Graham BeckelDick Stensland
- Amber SmithSusan Lefferts
- John MahonPolice Chief
- Paul GuilfoyleMickey Cohen
Details
- Released
- 19 September 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $126M
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What L.A. Confidential is based on
L.A. Confidential is based on L.A. Confidential, a 1990 novel by James Ellroy, published by Mysterious Press.
Novel · 1990
L.A. Confidential
By James Ellroy
Published by Mysterious Press
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L.A. Confidential: quick answers
Is L.A. Confidential worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 5,860 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does L.A. Confidential have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for L.A. Confidential. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
L.A. Confidential parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
L.A. Confidential is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is L.A. Confidential on?
L.A. Confidential isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like L.A. Confidential?
If you liked L.A. Confidential, try Crooked House, The Big Sleep, A Walk Among the Tombstones.
Who directed L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential (1997) was directed by Curtis Hanson and stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce.
What is L.A. Confidential based on?
L.A. Confidential is based on L.A. Confidential, a 1990 novel by James Ellroy, published by Mysterious Press.