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What Just Happened

2008·Movie
1h 44min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes49%22%
IMDb5.6Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes49%22%

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Admit nothing.

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.
Hollywood SatireIndustry Black ComedyShowbiz InsidersCynical HumorPower StrugglesMeta NarrativeDarkly HumorousContemporary RealismSharp Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Barry Levinson, Michael Lerman, Peter Thorell
Written by:
Art Linson, Art Linson
Produced by:
Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson, Mark Cuban
Composed by:
Eugene Gearty, Eugene Gearty, Philip Stockton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about What Just Happened

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What Just Happened legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

What Just Happened is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is What Just Happened worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What Just Happened rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is What Just Happened?

1 h 44 min

What Just Happened runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on What Just Happened?

Critics50
Audiences39

Not quite. Critics rate What Just Happened higher (50) than audiences (39). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was What Just Happened a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is What Just Happened in?

EnglishFrenchHebrew

It was made in English, with some French, Hebrew. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What Just Happened?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What Just Happened in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does What Just Happened use?

Shoot the DogBittersweet EndingTagline

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for What Just Happened, including Shoot the Dog, Bittersweet Ending, Tagline.