L.A. Confidential vs State of Play
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for State of Play). State of Play is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2009). Both are crime, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
State of Play| L.A. Confidential | State of Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Kevin Macdonald |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | David Harbour, Harry Lennix, Robin Wright, Jason Bateman, Helen Mirren |
Synopsis
L.A. Confidential
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.
State of Play
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Where to watch
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