L.A. Story 1991

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56 Reviews

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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.

Steve Martin

as Harris K. Telemacher

Victoria Tennant

as Sara McDowel

Richard E. Grant

as Roland Mackey

Marilu Henner

as Trudi

Susan Forristal

as Ariel

Kevin Pollak

as Frank Swan

Sam McMurray

as Morris Frost

Patrick Stewart

as Mr. Perdue

Andrew Amador

as Bob, News Anchor

Director:

Mick Jackson

Writer:

Steve Martin

Genres:

Comedy,Fantasy,Romance

Release Date:

1991 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

95 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

L.A. Story

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Steve Martin

as Harris K. Telemacher

Victoria Tennant

as Sara McDowel

Richard E. Grant

as Roland Mackey

Marilu Henner

as Trudi

Susan Forristal

as Ariel

Kevin Pollak

as Frank Swan

Sam McMurray

as Morris Frost

Patrick Stewart

as Mr. Perdue

Andrew Amador

as Bob, News Anchor

Gail Grate

as Gail

Eddie De Harp

as Maitre D' at Brunch

M.C. Shan

as Rap Waiter at L'Idiot

Frances Fisher

as June

Iman

as Cynthia

Tommy Hinkley

as Ted

Larry Miller

as Tom

Anne Crawford

as Sharon

Samantha McCoy

as Sheila

Dennis Dragon

as Crook

Richard Stahl

as Bank Executive

Aaron Lustig

as Boring Speaker

Time Winters

as Floss Waiter at L'Idiot

Pierre Epstein

as Chef

Wesley Thompson

as Jesse

George Plimpton

as Straight Weatherman

David Glyn Price

as Pilot

Wesley Mann

as Tony

Mark Steen

as Tod PA

Jaime Gomez

as Tod PA

Amy Wallace

as Tod PA

Cheryl Baker

as Changing Room Woman

May Boss

as Old Woman

Scott Johnston

as Co-Pilot

Robert Lind

as Chainsaw Juggler

Tony Marsico

as Hard Rock Patron

Burt Nacke

as Cameraman

Mary Pedersen

as Airline Ticket Agent

Matt Stetson

as Spokesmodel Teacher

Paula Abdul

as Roller Skater in Front of Tail O' the Pup (uncredited)

Brian Banowetz

as Bellman (uncredited)

Sean Michael Beyer

as Parking Valet (uncredited)

Michael E. Burgess

as Waiter (uncredited)

Chevy Chase

as Carlo Christopher (uncredited)

Tina Cote

as Extra (uncredited)

Larry Echerer

as Boy in Yard (uncredited)

Woody Harrelson

as Harris' Boss (uncredited)

Terry Jones

as Sara's Mother (voice) (uncredited)

Rick Moranis

as Gravedigger (uncredited)

Robert Picardo

as Voicephone (voice) (uncredited)

Cindra Skotzko

as Dressing Room Girl (uncredited)

Terri Wilson

as Stage Hand (uncredited)

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