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Feature film — 2008

What Just Happened (2008)

5.41h 44mComedy — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 498 votes.

Tribeca Productions / 2929 Productions / Linson Entertainment / Magnolia Pictures

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Director: Barry Levinson

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Cast & crew

Robert De Niro as Ben

Robert De Niro

Ben

Sean Penn as Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Bruce Willis as Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Robin Wright as Kelly

Robin Wright

Kelly

Stanley Tucci as Scott Solomon

Stanley Tucci

Scott Solomon

John Turturro as Dick Bell

John Turturro

Dick Bell

Kristen Stewart as Zoe

Kristen Stewart

Zoe

Lily Rabe as Dwan

Lily Rabe

Dwan

Marin Hinkle as Vanity Fair Coordinator

Marin Hinkle

Vanity Fair Coordinator

Catherine Keener as Lou Tarnow

Catherine Keener

Lou Tarnow

Michael Wincott as Jeremy Brunell

Michael Wincott

Jeremy Brunell

Jason Kravits as Pollster

Jason Kravits

Pollster

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