L.A. Without a Map_
"It's bright, exiting,romantic and just a little scary"
An aspiring Hollywood actress, on a visit to a charming North England town, has a brief fling with the town undertaker, who also writes obituaries for the local paper. Returning home, where she works as a waitress at a Japanese restaurant, she tells everyone about the handsome "writer" she met on her trip. Unfortunately, he decides to follow her back to Hollywood, setting up the expected light romantic comedy with asides as the newcomer gains experience about the goings on in Hollywood.
Starring
David Tennant, Julie Delpy, Vinessa Shaw
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
L.A. Without a Map was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
An aspiring Hollywood actress, on a visit to a charming North England town, has a brief fling with the town undertaker, who also writes obituaries for the lo...
L.A. Without a Map is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
David Tennant
Richard
Julie Delpy
Julie
Vinessa Shaw
Barbara
Vincent Gallo
Moss
Steve Huison
Billy
Tony Peers
Vicar
MS
Margo Stanley
Mrs. Blenkinsop
Saskia Reeves
Joy
Malcolm Tierney
Joy's Dad
Margi Clarke
Bradford Woman
Monte Hellman
Himself
Lisa Edelstein
Sandra
Joe Dallesandro
Michael
Amanda Plummer
Red Pool Owner
NH
Nathalie Huot
Tall Woman
Christa Lang
Woman on Bus
Anouk Aimée
Self (uncredited)
Mika Kaurismäki
Michael Bambihill (uncredited)
VS
Valentin Siroon
Bartender (uncredited)
Dijon Talton
Brandon Williams
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Country
FI, France, United Kingdom
Rating
5.8/10 (53 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is L.A. Without a Map about?
An aspiring Hollywood actress, on a visit to a charming North England town, has a brief fling with the town undertaker, who also writes obituaries for the local paper. Returning home, where she works as a waitress at a Japanese restaurant, she tells everyone about the handsome "writer" she met on her trip. Unfortunately, he decides to follow her back to Hollywood, setting up the expected light romantic comedy with asides as the newcomer gains experience about the goings on in Hollywood.
How long is L.A. Without a Map?
L.A. Without a Map has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in L.A. Without a Map?
The cast of L.A. Without a Map includes David Tennant, Julie Delpy, Vinessa Shaw, Vincent Gallo, Steve Huison.
What is the rating of L.A. Without a Map?
L.A. Without a Map has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 53 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
Romance
