🏷 Best California Movies & TV Shows - Page 8 - Full Archive

425 titles with this tag

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Cast
Steve Carell Steve Carell
Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling
Julianne Moore Julianne Moore
Emma Stone Emma Stone
7.3 9.4K votes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: United States of America
Duration: 118 min.
Audience: PG-13
Story:  Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Plot:  friendship, soulmates, marriage crisis, midlife crisis, babysitter, womanizer, law school, los angeles, ...
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Countdown
Cast
Jensen Ackles Jensen Ackles
Jessica Camacho Jessica Camacho
Eric Dane Eric Dane
Violett Beane Violett Beane
7.3 143 votes
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Audience: TV-MA
Story:  When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
Plot:  undercover agent, murder, los angeles, california, lapd, thriller
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Moonlight
Cast
Alex O'Loughlin Alex O'Loughlin
Sophia Myles Sophia Myles
Jason Dohring Jason Dohring
Shannyn Sossamon Shannyn Sossamon
7.3 182 votes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 16
Audience: TV-14
Story:  Mick St. John is a captivating, charming and immortal private investigator from Los Angeles, who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living.
Plot:  vampire, private investigator, interspecies romance
Place:  california
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Superbad
Cast
Jonah Hill Jonah Hill
Michael Cera Michael Cera
Christopher Mintz-Plasse Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Bill Hader Bill Hader
7.3 8.2K votes
Genre: Comedy
Country: United States of America
Duration: 113 min.
Audience: R
Story:  Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Plot:  high school, police, alcohol, chaos, nerd, coming of age, school, los angeles, ...
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Ip Man 4: The Finale
7.3 2.2K votes
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 105 min.
Audience: NR
Story:  Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son.
Plot:  immigrant, martial arts, kung fu, fight, san francisco, california, chinatown, karate, ...
Time:  1960s
Place:  california
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A Single Man
7.3 1.7K votes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: United States of America
Duration: 100 min.
Audience: R
Story:  Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Plot:  suicide, based on novel or book, professor, grief, suicidal, los angeles, california, death of lover, ...
Time:  1960s
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Assault on Precinct 13
Cast
Austin Stoker Austin Stoker
Darwin Joston Darwin Joston
Laurie Zimmer Laurie Zimmer
Martin West Martin West
7.3 1.2K votes
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: United States of America
Duration: 91 min.
Audience: R
Story:  A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.
Style:  shocking, claustrophobic, intense
Plot:  street gang, police, ambush, psychopath, child murder, blackout, siege, survival, ...
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Fracture
Cast
Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins
Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling
David Strathairn David Strathairn
Rosamund Pike Rosamund Pike
7.3 4.4K votes
Genre: Thriller
Country: Germany, United States of America
Duration: 113 min.
Audience: R
Story:  A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.
Plot:  suicide, perfect crime, detective, prosecution, murder, lawyer, los angeles, california, ...
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Ballard
Cast
Maggie Q Maggie Q
Courtney Taylor Courtney Taylor
John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch
Michael Mosley Michael Mosley
7.2 183 votes
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 10
Audience: TV-14
Story:  Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.
Plot:  based on novel or book, los angeles, california, lapd, cold case
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Perry Mason
Cast
Matthew Rhys Matthew Rhys
Juliet Rylance Juliet Rylance
Chris Chalk Chris Chalk
Justin Kirk Justin Kirk
7.2 378 votes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Audience: TV-MA
Story:  Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.
Plot:  based on novel or book, investigation, lawyer, private investigator, los angeles, california, neo-noir, origin story
Time:  1930s
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The Intern
Cast
Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway
Rene Russo Rene Russo
Anders Holm Anders Holm
7.2 7.4K votes
Genre: Comedy
Country: United States of America
Duration: 121 min.
Audience: PG-13
Story:  70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
Plot:  new york city, friendship, san francisco, california, office, masseuse, website, tai chi, ...
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The Karate Kid
Cast
Ralph Macchio Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue
William Zabka William Zabka
7.2 4.8K votes
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
Country: United States of America
Duration: 127 min.
Audience: PG
Story:  New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Style:  philosophical
Plot:  high school, friendship, martial arts, fight, painting, karate, bullying, sensei, ...
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That's So Raven
7.2 284 votes
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 100
Audience: TV-G
Story:  No ordinary teenager; Raven Baxter can see glimpses of the future! Watch her schemes and misadventures as she enlists the help of friends, including best friends Eddie and Chelsea, to change life's little outcomes. Raven's younger brother, Cory, is obsessed with money and creates get-rich-quick schemes to try to earn cash.
Style:  whimsical
Plot:  san francisco, california, high school, psychic power, family relationships, family, teen comedy, extrasensory perception, ...
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The Parent Trap
Cast
Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan
Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid
Natasha Richardson Natasha Richardson
Elaine Hendrix Elaine Hendrix
7.2 4.6K votes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: United States of America
Duration: 128 min.
Audience: PG
Story:  Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.
Plot:  summer camp, twin sister, remake, matchmaking, twins, family reunion, wedding dress, gold digger, ...
Place:  california
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Big Trouble in Little China
Cast
Kurt Russell Kurt Russell
Kim Cattrall Kim Cattrall
Dennis Dun Dennis Dun
James Hong James Hong
7.2 3.4K votes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: United States of America
Duration: 100 min.
Audience: PG-13
Story:  Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
Style:  satirical
Plot:  martial arts, kung fu, magic, san francisco, california, kidnapping, chinatown, mercenary, ...
Time:  1980s
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Burlesque
7.2 2.4K votes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: United States of America
Duration: 119 min.
Audience: PG-13
Story:  Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Plot:  dancer, musical, los angeles, california, burlesque, cabaret dancer, burlesque dancer, cabaret performer, ...
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Milk
Cast
Sean Penn Sean Penn
Emile Hirsch Emile Hirsch
Josh Brolin Josh Brolin
Diego Luna Diego Luna
7.2 2.4K votes
Genre: Drama, History
Country: United States of America
Duration: 128 min.
Audience: R
Story:  The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.
Style:  intense
Plot:  election campaign, politics, homophobia, san francisco, california, mayor, politician, biography, ...
Time:  1970s
Place:  california
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Cast
Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey
Ryan Phillippe Ryan Phillippe
William H. Macy William H. Macy
Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei
7.2 3.7K votes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: United States of America
Duration: 119 min.
Audience: R
Story:  Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.
Plot:  prostitute, based on novel or book, judge, attempted murder, video surveillance, jury, playboy, private investigator, ...
Place:  california
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To the Bone
Cast
Lily Collins Lily Collins
Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves
Carrie Preston Carrie Preston
Lili Taylor Lili Taylor
7.2 3.6K votes
Genre: Drama
Country: United States of America
Duration: 107 min.
Story:  A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.
Plot:  smoking, arizona, artist, restaurant, anorexia, los angeles, california, pregnant woman, ...
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Cast
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr.
Val Kilmer Val Kilmer
Michelle Monaghan Michelle Monaghan
Corbin Bernsen Corbin Bernsen
7.2 3.0K votes
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Country: United States of America
Duration: 103 min.
Audience: R
Story:  A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...
Plot:  detective, loser, thief, crush, whodunit, los angeles, california, series of murders, ...
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