What Just Happened (2008)

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What Just Happened (2008) poster

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.

Director: Barry Levinson
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Stéphane Fontaine
Editing: Hank Corwin
Production: Tribeca Productions, 2929 Productions, Linson Entertainment, Magnolia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English, עִבְרִית
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Themes

Divorce Process and Aftermath

Keywords

midlife crisis, movie business, divorce

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed What Just Happened?
What Just Happened was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in What Just Happened?
What Just Happened stars Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Robin Wright, Stanley Tucci, John Turturro.
How long is What Just Happened?
What Just Happened has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is What Just Happened?
What Just Happened is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of What Just Happened?
What Just Happened had a budget of $25M.
How much did What Just Happened gross?
What Just Happened grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was What Just Happened produced?
What Just Happened was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of What Just Happened?
The themes of What Just Happened include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.