Our definitive ranking of the 101 best Los Angeles movies

Inside: Grading L.‍A.‍'s top theaters;  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT January 18, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment The 101 best Los Angeles movies, ranked Our list of the 101 best Los Angeles movies is as sprawling as the city. Read More ADVERTISEMENT I didn't just move to Los Angeles. I stepped into a movie Reflecting on a city that beguiled her from the screen, our critic Amy Nicholson kicks off our celebration of the 101 best L.A. movies. Read More Tell us: What are the best Los Angeles movies? We made our list of the best movies set in Los Angeles. What did we miss? And what do you think should've been No. 1? Read More ADVERTISEMENT The theater world is holding on for dear life. How are L.A.'s top companies performing? Center Theatre Group, Geffen Playhouse and Pasadena Playhouse leaders face political and cultural headwinds amid economic hardships battering L.A.'s theater landscape. Read More Bob Weir was a symbol of the Grateful Dead's unrivaled endurance The family of the legendary jam band's rhythm guitarist announced Saturday that he'd died at age 78. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now John Forté dead at 50: How a musical prodigy went from poverty to Fugees to prison to Martha's Vineyard John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician who saw a 14-year federal prison sentence commuted halfway through by President George W. Bush, was found dead at home. Read More After 18 years and 1 million visitors, beloved L.A. children's exhibit debuts revamped experience The Skirball Cultural Center has remade its interactive Noah's Ark installation, which leads directly into its refreshed Bloom Garden for a host of kid-friendly fun. Read More Can Leonardo DiCapricious replace Ben Sadfleck in our hearts and memes? That's a hard yes Is Leonardo DiCaprio gunning for our hearts and memes? At the Golden Globes, the actor takes a run at Sadfleck status with a string of animated gestures. Read More The best looks from the 2026 Golden Globes The best fashion from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, from Selena Gomez to Blackpink's Lisa to "Heated Rivalry's" stars an "KPop Demon Hunters" singers. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com