What Just Happened(2008)
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What Just Happened 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.
What Just Happened (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Levinson, released on October 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis and Robin Wright. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 492 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Art Linson, Art Linson
- Producers:
- Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson, Mark Allan
- Cinematographer:
- Stéphane Fontaine
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Tribeca Productions, 2929 Productions, Linson Entertainment, Magnolia Pictures
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,673,422
- Status:
- Released
What Just Happened (2008) Trailer
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What Just Happened Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for What Just Happened.
UK Trailer
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Starring Robert De Niro
Teaser
Beard or no beard
Clip
Agent in pants
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Robert De Niro
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Bruce Willis Rant
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Press Conference
Featurette
What Just Happened Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as Ben
Sean Penn
as Sean Penn
Bruce Willis
as Bruce Willis
Robin Wright
as Kelly
Stanley Tucci
as Scott Solomon
John Turturro
as Dick Bell
Kristen Stewart
as Zoe
Lily Rabe
as Dwan
Marin Hinkle
as Vanity Fair Coordinator
Catherine Keener
as Lou Tarnow
Michael Wincott
as Jeremy Brunell
Jason Kravits
as Pollster
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Art Linson and Art Linson, produced by Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson and Mark Allan.
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What Just Happened Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 492 ratings.
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What Just Happened – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Just Happened online?
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What Just Happened (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What Just Happened?
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The main cast of What Just Happened (2008) includes Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Robin Wright and Stanley Tucci. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Just Happened released?
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What Just Happened was released on October 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is What Just Happened worth watching?
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What Just Happened (2008) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 492 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for What Just Happened?
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Yes. The official What Just Happened trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.