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10 Best Movies Like L.A.

If you loved L.A., we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Bad and the Beautiful

The Bad and the Beautiful

1952★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a...

#2
The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

1985★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Ba...

#3
Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

1994★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is th...

#4
Back to Black

Back to Black

2024★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse ...

#5
Elvis

Elvis

2022★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker....

#6
Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks

1994★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to L.A. for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldh...

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