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LA 92

Seen it?

2017 | 114 min | History, Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay

  • Rodney KingSelf (archive footage)
  • George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
  • Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
  • Ted KoppelSelf (archive footage)
  • Edward James OlmosSelf (archive footage)
  • Maxine WatersSelf (archive footage)
  • Tom BradleySelf (archive footage)
  • Danny Bakewell Sr.Self (archive footage)
  • Soon Ja DuSelf (archive footage)
  • Daryl GatesSelf (archive footage)