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La La Land
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Directed by Damien Chazelle. With Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMia, 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 a…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for La La Land.
MoviHero lists December 1, 2016 as the release date for La La Land. Damien Chazelle is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ryan Gosling as Sebastian, Emma Stone as Mia, John Legend as Keith, Rosemarie DeWitt as Laura. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 1, 2016
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorDamien Chazelle
CastRyan Gosling as Sebastian, Emma Stone as Mia, John Legend as Keith, Rosemarie DeWitt as Laura
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
La La Land runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 18,718 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A very special, memorable film that will be iconic in the years to come.”
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“"To me, La La Land is like religion.”
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“This is definitely not a movie that I would have chosen to watch all by myself which perhaps explain why I thought it was just…”
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“They'd crossed each others life while chasing their dreams.”
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“Undeniably well put together, and entertaining, even if it certainly chooses style over substance.”
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“I want to let you know you're looking at a new man.”
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