What Happened, Brittany Murphy?(2021)
Her life beyond the headlines.
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? Synopsis
An in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90’s actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy. The series goes beyond the conspiracy theories and headlines, featuring new interviews by those closest to Brittany and new archival footage.
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021) is a documentary and crime series that premiered on October 14, 2021, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Brittany Murphy, Simon Monjack, Kathy Najimy and Lisa Rieffel. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2021-10-14
- Last aired:
- 2021-10-14
- Producers:
- Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, James Buddy Day
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for What Happened, Brittany Murphy? before you start streaming.
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brittany Murphy
as Self (archive footage)
Simon Monjack
as Self (archive footage)
Kathy Najimy
as Self
Lisa Rieffel
as Self
Shawn Levy
as Self
Taryn Manning
as Self
Amy Heckerling
as Self
- Marti Faulkner
Marti Faulkner
as Self
- Kelly Faulkner
Kelly Faulkner
as Self
- Amber Ryland
Amber Ryland
as Self
- John Menter
John Menter
as Self
- Sara Hammel
Sara Hammel
as Self
Key crew
Executive produced by Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold and James Buddy Day.
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 36 ratings.
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream What Happened, Brittany Murphy??
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of What Happened, Brittany Murphy? are there?
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 14, 2021.
Is What Happened, Brittany Murphy? still running?
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No. What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 14, 2021.
Who is in the cast of What Happened, Brittany Murphy??
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021) stars Brittany Murphy, Simon Monjack, Kathy Najimy, Lisa Rieffel and Shawn Levy. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is What Happened, Brittany Murphy? any good?
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What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021) is rated 6.0 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the What Happened, Brittany Murphy? trailer?
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