L.A. Story
Something funny is happening in L.A.
1991 • 95 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 394 · 100%
An offbeat weatherman in 90s Los Angeles falls for an English journalist, navigating the city's eccentricities with the help of a talking billboard and a little magic. He tries to win her heart amidst humorous misunderstandings and romantic mishaps.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some suggestive humor and mature themes
- Brief drug references and social drinking
- Mild thematic elements about superficiality
What it models well
- Embracing change and new perspectives
- Finding love in unexpected places
- Chasing your true passions
Talk about it after
- The unique culture of different cities
- Dating and relationships as an adult
- Following signs and intuition
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Top billed cast
Director: Mick Jackson • Crew: Steve Martin
Trailers & clips
Original vintage trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (394)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $28,900,000
- IMDb
- tt0102250
