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L.A. Story

  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
33K
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L.A. Story (1991)
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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 1990s ... Read allWith 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 1990s Los Angeles.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 1990s Los Angeles.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
33K
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  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Steve Martin
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Victoria Tennant
    • Richard E. Grant
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Steve Martin
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Victoria Tennant
    • Richard E. Grant
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 118User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:38
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    L.A. Story
    Trailer 1:12
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    Photos46

    L.A. Story (1991)
    L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin and Sarah Jessica Parker in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin and Marilu Henner in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin in L.A. Story (1991)
    Steve Martin and Marilu Henner in L.A. Story (1991)

    Top cast

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    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Harris K. Telemacheras Harris K. Telemacher
    Victoria Tennant
    Victoria Tennant
    • Sara McDowelas Sara McDowel
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Roland Mackeyas Roland Mackey
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • SanDeE*as SanDeE*
    Marilu Henner
    Marilu Henner
    • Trudias Trudi
    Susan Forristal
    • Arielas Ariel
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Frank Swanas Frank Swan
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Morris Frostas Morris Frost
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Mr. Perdue, Maitre D' at L'Idiotas Mr. Perdue, Maitre D' at L'Idiot
    Andrew Amador
    Andrew Amador
    • Bob, News Anchoras Bob, News Anchor
    Gail Grate
    • Gail, News Anchoras Gail, News Anchor
    Eddie De Harp
    • Maitre D' at Brunchas Maitre D' at Brunch
    • (as Eddie DeHarp)
    M.C. Shan
    • Rap Waiter at L'Idiotas Rap Waiter at L'Idiot
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Juneas June
    Iman
    Iman
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Tommy Hinkley
    Tommy Hinkley
    • Tedas Ted
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Tomas Tom
    Anne Crawford
    • Sharonas Sharon
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Steve Martin
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant were married at the time.
    • Goofs
      In the credits Sarah Jessica Parker's character is listed as "Sandy" and not "SanDeE*".
    • Quotes

      Harris: Why is it that we don't always recognize the moment when love begins but we always know when it ends?

    • Crazy credits
      SanDeE* (Sarah Jessica Parker) is very peculiar about how her name is spelled. Still, the character is listed as "Sandy" in the credits.
    • Alternate versions
      A deleted scene featuring John Lithgow was reinstated in the cable-tv version of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Queens Logic/Run/Meet the Applegates/The Vanishing (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Epona
      Written by Enya
      Performed by Enya
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. / BBC Enterprises Ltd.
      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews118

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Nostalgic and very witty tale. A bit uneven but will serve well in the memory.
    LA Story is a funny and very inventive comedy drama, even though the real love affair is with LA itself. When looking at the storyline, it does look a bit odd, (man receiving love advice from a freeway sign?) but this helps give it a more surreal and somewhat magical edge.

    The acting is very good all across the board, even from a non-man-eating Sarah Jessica Parker. It has a lot of quotable dialogue, (she's not young she'll be 27 in 4 years) and some passable cameos from Rick Moranis, Patrick Stewart and Chevy Chase.

    Perhaps some scenes get a bit too sentimental and make the film seem a bit uneven. But I think this helps improve the shape of its overall atmosphere, and make it heart-warming and not just a bit of gas.

    LA Story is an underrated classic. It's consistently enjoyable, nicely acted and highly memorable. 7.5 out of 10.
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    • Feb 14, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • LA Story
    • Filming locations
      • Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • IndieProd Company Productions
      • L.A. Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,862,081
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,616,915
      • Feb 10, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,862,081
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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