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What Just Happened

"Admit nothing."

October 17, 2008 1h 44m 5.4/10 (466 votes)

Originally released in 2008. What Just Happened is a comedy/drama film. directed by Barry Levinson.

Starring Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, and Bruce Willis

Synopsis

During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss demands extensive changes to a movie starring Sean Penn, while another chief won't greenlight a project unless star Bruce Willis shaves his beard. Meanwhile, Ben tries to reconcile with his wife and maintain a relationship with his young daughter.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 17, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (466 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $6.7M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$6,673,422

Production Companies

  • Tribeca Productions
  • 2929 Productions
  • Linson Entertainment
  • Magnolia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is What Just Happened about?

During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss d...

Who directed What Just Happened?

What Just Happened was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is What Just Happened?

What Just Happened has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was What Just Happened released?

What Just Happened was released on October 17, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in What Just Happened?

The main cast of What Just Happened includes Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Robin Wright, Stanley Tucci.

Is What Just Happened worth watching?

What Just Happened has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 466 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.