The best movies and shows set in Los Angeles, ranked

183 titles set in Los Angeles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1Pulp Fiction (1994)Darkly comic · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RHitmen, molls, and boxers collide in a sprawling, darkly comic crime saga that twists through time.Prime Video · Paramount+92
2. 2Lucifer (2016) · seriesDry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14The Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.Netflix
3. 3American History X (1998)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA reformed skinhead confronts his violent past and the devastating impact it has on his younger brother.
4. 4Memento (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu82
5. 5The Usual Suspects (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Max
6. 6The Rookie (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · full attention · strong violence · TV-14An earnest small-town guy navigates gritty LAPD life, finding heartwarming humor as the oldest rookie.Hulu
7. 7La La Land (2016)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Aspiring artists in Los Angeles chase their dreams, finding bittersweet romance amidst nostalgic, uplifting melodies.77
8. 8BoJack Horseman (2014) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA washed-up 90s sitcom horse navigates Hollywood's bleak, darkly comic absurdities with witty, dry satire.Netflix
9. 9Blade Runner (1982)Melancholy · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, atmospheric Los Angeles detective hunts artificial humans while confronting his own melancholy existence.
10. 10The Big Lebowski (1998)Dry wit · absurdist · comfort watch · measured · RA slacker bowls and drinks White Russians, then stumbles into a pulpy, darkly comic crime caper.Pluto TV
11. 11The Kardashians (2022) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · measured · TV-14An intimate, earnest, and feel-good series reveals the truth behind the headlines of a famous family.Disney+ · Hulu
12. 12Her (2013)Intimate · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · RA lonely writer finds intimate, heartwarming connection with an AI, exploring love's evolving nature in a measured, melancholy romance.
13. 13Sunset Boulevard (1950)Dark satire · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · NRA forgotten star clings to faded glory, ensnaring a writer in Hollywood's darkly comic and tragic undertow.Kanopy · MGM+
14. 14Die Hard (1988)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.Prime Video · Hulu
15. 15Heat (1995)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA master thief and a relentless detective engage in a high-stakes, gritty game across atmospheric Los Angeles.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex87
16. 16The Terminator (1984)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless cyborg assassin hunts a woman across 1980s Los Angeles, sparking a gritty fight for the future.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
17. 17Nightcrawler (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
18. 189-1-1 (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Relentless emergencies and intimate struggles define the gritty lives of first responders.Hulu
19. 19Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Bleak · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA bleak, slow-burn mystery unfolds as a blade runner unearths a secret that could shatter society.Prime Video · Paramount+
20. 20Singin' in the Rain (1952)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · GHollywood's silent era gives way to song and dance as a charming star pursues a delightful chorus girl.Max
21. 21Drive (2011)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA stoic stuntman navigates the neon-soaked underworld, protecting a family while a heist unravels into gritty violence.
22. 22Fallout (2024) · seriesAbsurdist humor · gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MASurvivors navigate a surreal, violent, and darkly comic wasteland where haves and have-nots clash.Prime Video
23. 23Mulholland Drive (2001)Surreal · light gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · RA dreamlike mystery unfolds as a blonde ingénue and an amnesiac brunette navigate Hollywood's chilling, surreal depths.
24. 24Chinatown (1974)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA private eye navigates sun-drenched 1930s Los Angeles, uncovering a pulpy web of crime and deceit.Kanopy · Hoopla
25. 25Marriage Story (2019)Intimate · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama explores the melancholy and grueling extremes of a coast-to-coast divorce.Netflix
26. 26Paris, Texas (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Plex · Tubi
27. 27Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)Nostalgic · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RHollywood's golden age fades as a TV cowboy and his stuntman navigate a darkly comedic, changing industry.Prime Video
28. 28Snowfall (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty 1980s Los Angeles becomes a bleak, tense battleground as crack cocaine ravages a community.Disney+ · Hulu
29. 29Straight Outta Compton (2015)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RFive young men transform their frustration and anger into powerful music, sparking an epic cultural rebellion.Netflix · Starz
30. 30All About Eve (1950)Dry wit · campy · date night · emotionally heavy · PGA cunning ingenue manipulates her way to Broadway stardom, leaving a trail of witty, pulpy drama.
31. 31Wrath of Man (2021)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA mysterious cash truck guard unleashes precise, brutal skills while settling a score in gritty Los Angeles.Prime Video
32. 32The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-PGA street-smart teen brings wholesome, broad humor and feel-good whimsy to his posh new family.Hulu
33. 33Pretty Woman (1990)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · RA charming streetwise woman and a buttoned-up businessman find whimsical romance in an unexpected, uplifting week.
34. 34Training Day (2001)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA rookie cop's first day becomes a relentless, gritty descent into a corrupt detective's pulpy underworld.MGM+ · The Roku Channel
35. 35High Potential (2024) · seriesGritty · full attention · brisk · TV-14A brilliant single mom's unconventional crime-solving skills forge an unstoppable, gritty partnership with a seasoned detective.Hulu
36. 36The Shield (2002) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MARelentless LA cops bend every rule, blurring lines between justice and self-interest in a bleak, pulpy world.Prime Video · Hulu
37. 37On My Block (2018) · seriesDry wit · heartwarming · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Four streetwise teens navigate the heartwarming and gritty realities of friendship in a rough Los Angeles neighborhood.Netflix
38. 38S.W.A.T. (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A gritty Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant earnestly balances loyalty to his streets and his brothers in blue.Netflix · Prime Video · Starz
39. 39Six Feet Under (2001) · seriesDark satire · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA family running a funeral home navigates life's darkly comic and intimate challenges with measured melancholy.Max
40. 40(500) Days of Summer (2009)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13A wistful writer revisits a whimsical romance, searching for answers in 500 days of bittersweet memories.Hoopla
41. 41Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · strong violence · PGA jaded detective navigates a darkly comic, absurd world where cartoon capers meet gritty crime.Disney+
42. 42Changeling (2008)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother's desperate search for her missing son unearths a bleak, corrupt world in 1920s Los Angeles.
43. 43Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-MAA darkly comic Larry David navigates social minefields with cringe-inducing, witty observations.Max
44. 44Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A newly single man navigates dating with a charming mentor, finding unexpected romance and heartwarming humor.Max
45. 45Jackie Brown (1997)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA flight attendant plays both sides of the law in a gritty, witty game for a fortune.
46. 46The Graduate (1967)Dry wit · melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · PGA young man's melancholy affair with an older woman becomes a witty, dark satire of suburban ennui.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
47. 47Cars (2006)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · GA hotshot race car learns life's true speed in a heartwarming, whimsical adventure with wholesome humor.Disney+
48. 48Boogie Nights (1997)Dark satire · melancholy · full attention · strong violence · RA measured descent into the gritty, atmospheric melancholy of a fading era's dark satire.Criterion · Plex
49. 49Superbad (2007)Raunchy humor · campy · date night · brisk · RTwo co-dependent seniors navigate a raunchy, cringe-filled night as their whimsical party plans go hilariously awry.Paramount+75
50. 5024 (2001) · seriesTense · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A counterterrorism agent battles relentless threats in real-time, making every second a high-octane fight for survival.Hulu
51. 51Lost Highway (1997)Surreal · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA jazz musician's torment unravels into a surreal nightmare of murder, doppelgängers, and impossible transformation.
52. 52Barry (2018) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA hitman finds unexpected artistic passion in Los Angeles, leading to darkly comedic and tense complications.Max
53. 53Falling Down (1993)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's ordinary frustrations ignite a violent, pulpy rampage through a bleak, crumbling city.YouTube (free)
54. 54True Romance (1993)Dark satire · pulpy · full attention · brutal violence · RA whirlwind romance ignites a cross-country crime spree, fueled by stolen drugs and dark humor.Netflix
55. 55The Kissing Booth (2018)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A high school student's secret romance with her best friend's brother becomes a whimsical, earnest comedy.Netflix
56. 56Boyz n the Hood (1991)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA father tries to guide his son toward decency amidst the bleak, gritty reality of South Central LA.Starz
57. 57Speed (1994)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA rigged bus hurtles through Los Angeles, and every dip below fifty miles per hour means explosive death.Netflix
58. 58Airplane! (1980)Big broad humor · absurdist · comfort watch · brisk · PGAn ex-fighter pilot battles food poisoning and absurd antics at 30,000 feet in this brisk, crowd-pleasing comedy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
59. 59Lethal Weapon (1987)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo mismatched detectives with a broad sense of humor relentlessly pursue a gritty, pulpy crime ring.
60. 60Rocketman (2019)Feel good · date night · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA musical prodigy's life unfolds with brisk, feel-good energy, celebrating an enduring partnership.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
61. 61End of Watch (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
62. 62The Artist (2011)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · PG-13A silent film star's world fades with the advent of sound, but a new love story begins.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
63. 63The Fast and the Furious (2001)Gritty · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Undercover street racing and high-stakes truck heists collide as a cop chooses between duty and a new family.Netflix
64. 64The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)Big broad humor · absurdist · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13A bumbling detective uncovers an assassination plot, leading to a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
65. 65Ed Wood (1994)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · RA quirky director and his eccentric friends chase their dreams, crafting heartfelt B-movies with earnest passion.
66. 66Fracture (2007)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA measured, gritty game of cat-and-mouse plays out in a tense courtroom, full of cerebral surprises.The Roku Channel · Plex · Tubi
67. 67BEEF (2023) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MATwo strangers' road rage escalates into a darkly comedic feud, revealing their most primal, satirical impulses.Netflix
68. 68Bosch (2015) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA grim detective navigates departmental politics and a cold case while confronting his own dark past.Prime Video
69. 69Babylon (2022)Dark satire · campy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · RHollywood's silent era collapses into sound with relentless, darkly comic chaos and melancholy ambition.Hulu · Paramount+
70. 70The Substance (2024)Mildly scary · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA fading star's quest for youth becomes a darkly comedic, surreal body horror nightmare.Hulu
71. 71They Live (1988)Satirical · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA drifter's special sunglasses reveal a world where aliens manipulate humanity, leading to absurd, briskly paced action.Prime Video
72. 72The Karate Kid (1984)Wholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · measured · PGA bullied teen finds an unlikely mentor, learning karate and life lessons that uplift his spirit.Netflix
73. 73Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Big broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · strong violence · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
74. 74Barton Fink (1991)Surreal · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA celebrated playwright finds Hollywood's golden age is a darkly comic, surreal descent into creative hell.Hoopla
75. 75Face/Off (1997)High octane · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · RAn FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.AMC+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
76. 76Rush Hour (1998)Big broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13Two mismatched cops trade witty barbs and broad physical comedy while cracking a pulpy kidnapping case.Paramount+
77. 77mid90s (2018)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · RA lonely 13-year-old finds gritty, nostalgic camaraderie among skaters in 90s Los Angeles.Max
78. 78The Holiday (2006)Wholesome humor · cozy · date night · measured · PG-13Two heartbroken women swap homes for the holidays, finding unexpected romance and a new lease on life.Hulu
79. 79Point Break (1991)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Netflix · Peacock · Kanopy
80. 80Molly's Game (2017)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, brisk true story of an Olympic skier’s fall into a high-stakes, witty poker empire.Paramount+ · YouTube (free)
81. 81Crash (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RIntertwined lives in Los Angeles collide with gritty tension, revealing melancholy truths in a measured drama.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
82. 82The L Word (2004) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAIn Los Angeles, a close-knit group of lesbian friends navigates careers and intimate, earnest romances.Paramount+
83. 83To the Bone (2017)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measuredA young woman's intimate, melancholy journey toward self-acceptance unfolds with earnest, measured bleakness.Netflix
84. 84Creed II (2018)Gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A young boxer faces a brutal legacy, fighting to define his own name while honoring his family's past.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
85. 85Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)Pulpy · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA petty thief, a dream girl, and a detective stumble through a darkly comedic, pulpy murder mystery.
86. 86NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) · seriesGritty · comfort watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Undercover agents in Los Angeles tackle high-stakes crime with brisk action and gritty suspense.
87. 87Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo gritty detectives relentlessly pursue South African diplomats, uncovering a criminal enterprise with witty, dry humor.
88. 88The Disaster Artist (2017)Dry wit · darkly comic · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RAn aspiring actor's life takes a darkly comic and whimsical turn when he meets an enigmatic, terrible filmmaker.
89. 89Burlesque (2010)Campy · date night · measured · PG-13A small-town dreamer finds her voice and saves a vibrant club with dazzling song and dance.Hulu · YouTube (free)
90. 90Evil Dead Rise (2023)Terrifying · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA family reunion becomes a relentless, gritty battle for survival against flesh-possessing demons.Max
91. 91A Single Man (2009)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA grieving professor navigates a single day in 1962 Los Angeles, searching for meaning in a bleak, intimate atmosphere.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
92. 92Punch-Drunk Love (2002)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · RA volatile man's isolated life turns whimsical and romantic after a phone scam unravels his world.Kanopy · Hoopla
93. 93Friday (1995)Raunchy humor · campy · comfort watch · measured · RTwo friends in Los Angeles navigate a darkly comic Friday afternoon filled with raunchy, broad humor.Pluto TV
94. 94Ray Donovan (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA Hollywood fixer's gritty world unravels with his father's release, stirring intimate family suspense.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
95. 95The Italian Job (2003)Pulpy · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A double-crossed crew and a safecracker execute a high-octane, gritty chase for stolen gold.Starz
96. 96Trumbo (2015)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · RA blacklisted writer fights for his career and beliefs with earnest melancholy in a gritty, measured drama.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
97. 97Leaving Las Vegas (1995)Dark satire · bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · RA self-destructive screenwriter finds a bleak, darkly comic connection with a sex worker in Las Vegas.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
98. 98Garden State (2004)Dry wit · melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · RA young man's melancholy homecoming becomes a whimsical journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.Prime Video
99. 99Rush Hour 2 (2001)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, raunchy crime caper unfolds as two mismatched cops stumble into a massive counterfeiting plot.Paramount+
100. 100Den of Thieves (2018)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn elite sheriff's unit and a cunning robbery crew clash in a relentless, high-octane heist saga.Tubi

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