To Live and Die in L.A.
1985, English. Directed by William Friedkin.
A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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To Live and Die in L.A. is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- William FriedkinDirector
- William L. PetersenRichard Chance
- Willem DafoeRick Masters
- John PankowJohn Vukovich
- Debra FeuerBianca Torres
- John TurturroCarl Cody
- Dean StockwellBob Grimes
- Darlanne FluegelRuth Lanier
- Michael GreeneJim Hart
- Steve JamesJeff Rice
- Robert Downey Sr.Thomas Bateman
- Christopher AllportMax Waxman
- Valentin de VargasJudge Filo Cedillo
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gerald Petievich, William Friedkin
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $17M
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To Live and Die in L.A.: quick answers
Is To Live and Die in L.A. worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 864 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is To Live and Die in L.A.?
To Live and Die in L.A. runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does To Live and Die in L.A. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for To Live and Die in L.A.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
To Live and Die in L.A. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
To Live and Die in L.A. is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is To Live and Die in L.A. on?
To Live and Die in L.A. is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Live and Die in L.A.?
If you liked To Live and Die in L.A., try Code of Silence, Lethal Weapon 3, Point Break.
Who directed To Live and Die in L.A.?
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) was directed by William Friedkin and stars William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow.