La La Land (2016)

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→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 6 films

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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Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain (1952)1
 An American in Paris
An American in Paris (1951)2
 The Young Girls of Rochefort
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)3
 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)4
 Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)5
 Whiplash
Whiplash (2014)6

→ Influenced

Us Again
Us Again (2021)7
 Love Scenario" by iKon
Love Scenario" by iKon (2018)8
NY NY Land (2017)9
Haw-Haw Land (2018)10

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Influenced By

  1. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
    "Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, this film is celebrated for its iconic dance sequences and portrayal of Hollywood's transition to sound films. The cast of "La La Land" reportedly watched "Singin' in the Rain" daily during production for inspiration." Here are all the iconic musical movie references in 'La La Land' you need to know Megan Harney Business Insider
  2. An American in Paris (1951)
    "Directed by Vincente Minnelli, this film features elaborate dance numbers and a romantic storyline set in Paris. Chazelle acknowledged that "La La Land" "pillaged" elements from this movie, especially its ambitious musical sequences." La La Land Wikipedia
  3. The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)
    "Another Jacques Demy musical, known for its colorful visuals and jazz-influenced score. Chazelle screened this film for his team during production, drawing inspiration from its outdoor dance sequences and widescreen cinematography." 12 Movies and Musicals to Watch After 'La La Land' (Photos) Brian Welk TheWrap
  4. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
    "This French musical by Jacques Demy is renowned for its vibrant color palette and continuous use of song to convey dialogue. Chazelle has cited it as a significant influence on "La La Land," particularly in its blending of fantasy and realism." Entertainment Weekly source
  5. Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    "Directed by Nicholas Ray, this film's use of Los Angeles locations, particularly the Griffith Observatory, influenced "La La Land." The observatory serves as a significant setting in both films, symbolizing the dreams and aspirations of the characters." Bfi source
  6. Whiplash (2014)
    "Directed by Damien Chazelle, who also helmed "Whiplash," this film explores the struggles of artists pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. Chazelle noted that both films reflect his experiences as a filmmaker and share themes of artistic ambition." La La Land Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Us Again (2021)
    "This Disney animated short film was influenced by "La La Land."" La La Land Wikipedia
  2. Love Scenario" by iKon (2018)
    "The 2018 single "Love Scenario" by iKon drew heavy inspiration from the film's epilogue sequence." La La Land Wikipedia
  3. NY NY Land (2017)
    "An independently produced short film parody set in New York City titled "NY NY Land" was inspired by "La La Land."" La La Land Wikipedia
  4. Haw-Haw Land (2018)
    "In the closing of "The Simpsons" episode "Haw-Haw Land," it is stated that the episode was supposed to be a parody of "Moonlight" rather than "La La Land," itself parodying the mistake at the 89th Academy Awards." La La Land Wikipedia