Movie · 1997 Available digitally

L.A. Confidential

Curtis Hanson

2h 18min R Release: 09/19/1997 Crime Mystery Thriller

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L.A. Confidential is a crime and mystery movie released in 1997, directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce. It runs 2h 18min and is rated R in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

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.

Where to watch L.A. Confidential

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Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026

Trailer for L.A. Confidential

20th Anniversary Trailer · YouTube

Cast of L.A. Confidential

12 actors

Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes

Russell Crowe as Wendell 'Bud' White

Guy Pearce as Edmund 'Ed' Exley

James Cromwell as Dudley Smith

Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken

Danny DeVito as Sid Hudgens

David Strathairn as Pierce Patchett

Ron Rifkin as D.A. Ellis Loew

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Graham Beckel as Dick Stensland

Amber Smith as Susan Lefferts

John Mahon as Police Chief

Paul Guilfoyle as Mickey Cohen

Director: Curtis Hanson
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Peter Honess
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Production: Arnon Milchan, Curtis Hanson, Michael G. Nathanson
Screenplay: Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson

Where you've seen the cast of L.A. Confidential

Russell Crowe as Wendell 'Bud' White is also in Man of Steel (2013)
Guy Pearce as Edmund 'Ed' Exley is also in The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions about L.A. Confidential

Where to watch L.A. Confidential?

In Brazil, L.A. Confidential is available on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is L.A. Confidential on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

Is L.A. Confidential on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, L.A. Confidential was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

How long is L.A. Confidential?

L.A. Confidential runs 2h 18min (138 minutes).

What is the age rating of L.A. Confidential?

In Brazil, it is rated R.

Is L.A. Confidential based on a book?

Yes. The movie is based on a book.

What year did L.A. Confidential come out?

L.A. Confidential came out in 1997.

L.A. Confidential details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Regency Enterprises, Wolper Organization

Themes

Crime Mystery Thriller corruption based on novel or book call girl shotgun detective femme fatale domestic violence whodunit corpse district attorney movie star good cop bad cop neo-noir 1950s