Is L.A. Confidential appropriate for children?

# L.A. Confidential - Parental Guide This 1950s crime thriller contains strong violence, including graphic murders and brutal scenes, along with frequent profanity and some sexual content. The complex plot and mature themes make it best suited for older teens and adults. Not appropriate for children under 15-16.

What age is L.A. Confidential suitable for?

Our verdict for L.A. Confidential is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is L.A. Confidential safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1997

Rating

Genre

Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kevin Spacey

Jack Vincennes

Russell Crowe

Wendell 'Bud' White

Guy Pearce

Edmund 'Ed' Exley

James Cromwell

Dudley Smith

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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