---
title: "Southland Tales"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/southland-tales-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4723
imdb_id: "tt0405336"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 145
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 632
content_rating: "R"
---

# Southland Tales (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/southland-tales-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Southland Tales is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Cherry Road Films, Darko Entertainment, MHF Zweite Academy Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An action star with amnesia navigates a futuristic Los Angeles on the brink of disaster."

### Why Watch
- Features a star-studded ensemble cast.
- Explores a complex sci-fi conspiracy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The sprawling plot can be difficult to follow.
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains adult themes and science fiction violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: futuristic, satirical, complex, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | The Roku Channel, Xumo Play | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Kelly
- **Networks / Studios**: Cherry Road Films, Darko Entertainment, MHF Zweite Academy Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Boxer Santaros / Jericho Cane*
- **Seann William Scott** as *Roland Taverner / Ronald Taverner*
- **Sarah Michelle Gellar** as *Krysta Kapowski / Krysta Now*
- **Mandy Moore** as *Madeline Frost-Santaros*
- **Justin Timberlake** as *Private Pilot Abilene*
- **Miranda Richardson** as *Nana Mae Frost*
- **Wallace Shawn** as *Baron Von Westphalen*
- **Bai Ling** as *Serpentine*
- **Nora Dunn** as *Cyndi Pinziki*
- **John Larroquette** as *Vaughn Smallhouse*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is Southland Tales set?
The film is set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008.

### Q: Who is Boxer Santaros?
Boxer Santaros is an action star who is stricken with amnesia.

### Q: What is Krysta Now's profession?
Krysta Now is an adult film star who is developing her own reality television project.

### Q: What role does Ronald Taverner play?
Ronald Taverner is a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses science fiction, thriller, and comedy elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Southland Tales — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4723)

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