---
title: "Licorice Pizza"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/licorice-pizza-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 718032
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Licorice Pizza (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/licorice-pizza-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Licorice Pizza is a coming-of-age film that explores the lives of two individuals growing up in the San Fernando Valley. The story follows their experiences as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Set in the early 1970s, the film is a nostalgic portrayal of a pivotal time in their lives. The narrative delves into the complexities of first love, a significant aspect of the characters' development. The film's setting provides a backdrop for the characters' exploration of identity, relationships, and self-discovery. The San Fernando Valley serves as a key location, influencing the characters' experiences and interactions. Through its portrayal of the characters' growth and relationships, Licorice Pizza offers a poignant and relatable exploration of youth and first love.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow Gary Valentine and Alana Kane navigating first love in 1973 San Fernando Valley."

### Why Watch
- features the 1973 San Fernando Valley setting
- directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is two hours and thirteen minutes
- rated R
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and combines comedy, drama, and romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Thomas Anderson
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Focus Features, Bron Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alana Haim** as *Alana Kane*
- **Cooper Hoffman** as *Gary Valentine*
- **Sean Penn** as *Jack Holden*
- **Tom Waits** as *Rex Blau*
- **Bradley Cooper** as *Jon Peters*
- **Benny Safdie** as *Joel Wachs*
- **Skyler Gisondo** as *Lance Brannigan*
- **Mary Elizabeth Ellis** as *Momma Anita*
- **John Michael Higgins** as *Jerry Frick*
- **Christine Ebersole** as *Lucille Doolittle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Licorice Pizza released?
Licorice Pizza was released in 2021.

### Q: Who directed Licorice Pizza?
Paul Thomas Anderson is the director of the film.

### Q: What genres are associated with Licorice Pizza?
The film falls into the drama, comedy, and romance genres.

### Q: Who are the main characters in Licorice Pizza?
The main characters are Gary Valentine and Alana Kane.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story is set in the San Fernando Valley in 1973.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Licorice Pizza — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/718032)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*