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L.A. Confidential

7.819972h 18mMA 15+MovieCrimeMysteryThriller

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.

DirectorCurtis Hanson
WritersCurtis Hanson·Brian Helgeland
ProducersMichael G. Nathanson·Arnon Milchan

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Disney PlusDisney PlusStanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

KSKevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Jack Vincennes
RCRussell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Wendell 'Bud' White
GPGuy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Edmund 'Ed' Exley
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Dudley Smith
KBKim Basinger
Kim Basinger
Lynn Bracken
DDDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Sid Hudgens
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
Pierce Patchett
RRRon Rifkin
Ron Rifkin
D.A. Ellis Loew
GBGraham Beckel
Graham Beckel
Dick Stensland
ASAmber Smith
Amber Smith
Susan Lefferts
JMJohn Mahon
John Mahon
Police Chief
PGPaul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Mickey Cohen

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L.A. Confidential — streaming FAQ

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L.A. Confidential is streaming on Disney Plus and Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is L.A. Confidential on Netflix?

No, L.A. Confidential is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and Stan.

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L.A. Confidential isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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L.A. Confidential is available on Disney Plus and Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.