Where to watch Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004) tonight
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004) runs 2 h 49 min and averages 7.6 from 70 TMDB members. From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
- Runtime
- 2 h 49 min — ends 10:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Released
- July 28, 2004
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 70 votes
- Director
- Thom Andersen
- Starring
- Encke King
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is Los Angeles Plays Itself?
- Los Angeles Plays Itself is 2 h 49 min long (169 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Los Angeles Plays Itself rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for Los Angeles Plays Itself.
- Is Los Angeles Plays Itself a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 49 min, plan the evening: start by 8:11 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream Los Angeles Plays Itself?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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