A Best-Reviewed Crime Classic Leaves Prime Video Soon: Russell Crowe’s L.A. Confidential Is Officially Losing Its Streaming Home
A landmark role for Crowe
L.A. Confidential arrived in 1997, a few years after Crowe broke out with the Australian film Romper Stomper. It was among his earliest starring roles in Hollywood. The film’s cast includes Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger and Guy Pearce, with Danny DeVito in a supporting role. Crowe plays Wendell “Bud” White, opposite Basinger as Lynn Bracken.
A hit based on Ellroy
The neo-noir crime story was adapted from a novel by James Ellroy, known for his work in the genre. It became a major success with critics and audiences.
The film is the best-reviewed movie of Crowe’s acting career. His recent film The Weight, co-starring Ethan Hawke, is described as his best-reviewed film since 1999’s The Insider.
Leaving Prime Video soon
L.A. Confidential is currently available to stream on Prime Video in the United States, though its time on the service is limited. The article does not specify a departure date. Crowe has also recently appeared in Unabomber, a psychological drama on Netflix that passed 50 million views, and The Weight, which has been released on the PVOD market.
Key points
- L.A. Confidential is streaming on Prime Video in the United States for a limited time.
- The 1997 film is the best-reviewed movie of Russell Crowe’s acting career.
- The cast includes Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, Guy Pearce and Danny DeVito.
- The neo-noir crime film was adapted from a James Ellroy novel.