La La Land (2016)

Synopsis

Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels

Rent

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home
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Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Ryan Gosling as Sebastian
• Emma Stone as Mia
• John Legend as Keith
• Rosemarie DeWitt as Laura
• Finn Wittrock as Greg
• Callie Hernandez as Tracy
• Sonoya Mizuno as Caitlin
• Jessica Rothe as Alexis
• Tom Everett Scott as David
• Josh Pence as Josh

If you liked La La Land, try

• (500) Days of Summer
• Pretty Woman
• No Strings Attached
• Crazy, Stupid, Love.
• The Addams Family
• Hitch
• Great Expectations
• Along Came Polly

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a film that mixes comedy, drama, and romance with a splash of music, La La Land is a great pick. It follows Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz musician, as they chase their dreams in Los Angeles while trying to hold onto their relationship. Watching it feels like being swept up in both the excitement and the challenges of pursuing what you love, with moments that are heartfelt and bittersweet. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone bring a warm chemistry that makes you root for them even when things get complicated. If you enjoyed movies like (500) Days of Summer or Crazy, Stupid, Love., this one will probably hit the right note for you. It’s a film that balances the joy of ambition with the reality of tough choices, perfect for a night when you want something that’s both entertaining and a little thoughtful.