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L.A. Story

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1991 | 95 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $29 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 88K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mick Jackson

  • Steve MartinHarris K. Telemacher
  • Victoria TennantSara McDowel
  • Richard E. GrantRoland Mackey
  • Marilu HennerTrudi
  • Sarah Jessica ParkerSanDeE
  • Susan ForristalAriel
  • Kevin PollakFrank Swan
  • Sam McMurrayMorris Frost
  • Patrick StewartMr. Perdue
  • Andrew AmadorBob, News Anchor