Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Admit nothing.
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 2008-10-17
- Runtime: 104.0 min
- Budget: $25.0 million
- Revenue: $6.7 million
- Production Companies: 2929 Productions, Magnolia Pictures, The Linson Company, Tribeca Productions
Cast & Crew
Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Robin Wright, Stanley Tucci, John Turturro, Kristen Stewart, Lily Rabe, Marin Hinkle, Catherine Keener, Michael Wincott, Jason Kravits, Mark Ivanir, Remy K. Selma, Christopher Evan Welch, Sam Levinson, Paul Herman, Ali Olomi, Lombardo Boyar
Synopsis – What to Expect from “What Just Happened”
What Just Happened is a 2008 American satirical comedy-drama film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, and Bruce Willis. The film follows two weeks in the life of Ben (De Niro), a Hollywood producer, as he struggles to get his latest film to the screen.
The movie begins with Ben attending a test screening of his latest film, Fiercely, starring Sean Penn and Bruce Willis. The audience reaction is overwhelmingly negative, leaving Ben feeling defeated and uncertain about how to proceed. He is then faced with a series of difficult decisions and obstacles, ranging from dealing with his two ex-wives and their demands to dealing with a temperamental star and a demanding studio executive.
The movie follows Ben as he attempts to navigate the turbulent waters of Hollywood and salvage his career. Along the way, he must also contend with his own personal issues, such as his strained relationship with his daughter and his flirtations with a young studio executive.
The movie culminates with Ben finally completing his film and showing it to a new audience. The audience’s reaction is much more positive than the first screening, giving Ben a renewed sense of hope and optimism. In the end, Ben learns that success in Hollywood is often a matter of perseverance and luck.
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