L.A. Confidential is a crime and mystery thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson. It is an adaptation of the novel by James Ellroy. The film follows three detetcyives of the L.A.P.D. who investigate brutal murders in 1950s Los Angeles. During their investigation, they discover corruption in their own department.
Here’s how you can watch and stream L.A. Confidential via streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.
Is L.A. Confidential (1997) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, L.A. Confidential is available to watch via streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
In 1950s Los Angeles, three cops, all very different from each other, find themselves investigating a brutal massacre at a night cafe. Wendell White is a tough vice cop, Edmund Exley is a by-the-book cop, while Jack Vincennes is a narcotics officer who often works with Sid Hudgens, to arrest celebrities. Each with a different motive and approach towards this case, carry out their investigations. They soon come across a corrupt network of officers within their department. These three cops have to do their best to reveal the truth and also bring justice to the culprits of this massacre.
The film features a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe as Wendell “Bud” White, Guy Pearce as Edmund “Ed” Exley, and Kevin Spacey as Jack Vincennes. We also see appearances from Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken and Danny DeVito as Sid Hudgens.
Watch L.A. Confidential (1997) streaming via Netflix
L.A. Confidential is available to watch on Netflix.
It is the global leader of streaming platforms, giving access to a variety of on-demand content to stream. Netflix has also recently started live streaming specific events like the SAG-AFTRA awards.
You can watch via Netflix by following these steps:
- Visit netflix.com/signup
- Choose a payment plan from the following:
- $6.99 per month (standard with Ads)
- $15.49 per month (Standard)
- $22.99 per month (Premium)
- Enter your email address and password to create an account
- Enter your chosen payment method
The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads Plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.
Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.
The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.
Watch L.A. Confidential (1997) streaming via Hulu
L.A. Confidential is available to watch on Hulu.
It is a popular American streaming platform that gives access to hit shows like Only Murders in the Building and Fargo. It also has options for live TV channels.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
L.A. Confidential’s synopsis is as follows:
“Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
