Synopsis
Set in the sun-drenched San Fernando Valley of the 1970s, 'Licorice Pizza' follows the charming and ambitious teenage actor Gary Valentine and the older, restless Alana Kane as they navigate an unconventional relationship. Paul Thomas Anderson's nostalgic film captures the exhilarating uncertainty of youth, ambition, and first love through a series of misadventures and odd jobs. Featuring breakthrough performances from Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim, the film is a warm, freewheeling love letter to a bygone California era.
Did You Know?
- Paul Thomas Anderson shot the film near his San Fernando Valley hometown.
- Alana Haim had never acted in a film before this role.
- The title references a defunct Southern California record store chain.
- Bradley Cooper's wild scene was largely improvised on set.
- Cooper Hoffman is the son of late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Iconic Quotes
- You know what I like about you, Alana? You're always there.
- I'm going to be a movie star. I have a plan.
- Why do you keep coming back to me if you don't like me?
- Are you kidding me right now? You ran to me!
- You just have to decide you're going to be confident. That's it.
