La La Land
Teens

La La Land

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2016 · 129 min

La La Land

An aspiring actress and a jazz musician fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. Their relationship is tested as their careers begin to take off, forcing them to make difficult choices about their future together and their individual ambitions. It's a colorful, music-filled story about balancing love and dreams.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

None

0/10

Heads up

  • Adult themes of ambition and sacrifice
  • Some passionate kissing and implied intimacy
  • Characters drink alcohol in social settings

Models well

  • Pursuing your dreams
  • Hard work and dedication
  • Supporting loved ones' goals
  • The beauty of jazz music

Talk about it after

  • The sacrifices made for artistic dreams
  • The bittersweet nature of choices
  • What success truly means
  • The importance of compromise in relationships
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Cast & crew

Official Trailer - Dolby Screening Event

Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone rehearsed every day for MONTHS

Emma Stone as 'Mia' (La La Land) & 'Bella Baxter' (Poor Things) | Crafting Oscar-Winning Performance

'City of Stars' Scene

'A Lovely Night' Scene

"City Of Stars" from La La Land winning Best Original Song | 89th Oscars (2017)

Emma Stone wins Best Actress | 89th Oscars (2017)

Damien Chazelle wins Best Directing for "La La Land" | 89th Oscars (2017)