To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Kernel Score: 80% · 739 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1985-11-01
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch To Live and Die in L.A.
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
To Live and Die in L.A. parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that To Live and Die in L.A. is an R-rated crime thriller involving a revenge-driven federal agent, counterfeiting, and violent confrontations.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features a hold-up robbery, revenge-driven action, and violent confrontations between agents and criminals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- William Petersen as Richard Chance
- Willem Dafoe as Rick Masters
- John Pankow as John Vukovich
- Debra Feuer as Bianca Torres
- John Turturro as Carl Cody
- Dean Stockwell as Bob Grimes
- Darlanne Fluegel as Ruth Lanier
- Michael Greene as Jim Hart
- Steve James as Jeff Rice
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To Live and Die in L.A. FAQ
Is To Live and Die in L.A. good?
To Live and Die in L.A. has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 739 audience ratings.
Where can I watch To Live and Die in L.A.?
In the US you can stream To Live and Die in L.A. on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is To Live and Die in L.A. OK for kids?
To Live and Die in L.A. is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that To Live and Die in L.A. is an R-rated crime thriller involving a revenge-driven federal agent, counterfeiting, and violent confrontations.
What movies are like To Live and Die in L.A.?
If you liked To Live and Die in L.A., try Pulp Fiction, Drive, Point Break and The Usual Suspects.