Hollywoodland (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2006, Hollywoodland is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Allen Coulter, running about 126 minutes. “In a town full of fiction, everyone has a version of the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Hollywood superstar George Reeves dies in his home, private detective Louis Simo is hired to investigate his death and gets caught in a web of lies involving a big studio executive's wife.

Who’s in it. Hollywoodland stars Adrien Brody as Louis Simo, Diane Lane as Toni Mannix, Ben Affleck as George Reeves and Bob Hoskins as Eddie Mannix, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hollywoodland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywoodland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hollywoodland tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hollywoodland (2006)?
In US, Hollywoodland is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hollywoodland worth watching?
Hollywoodland holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hollywoodland?
Hollywoodland stars Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins and Lois Smith.
When was Hollywoodland released?
Hollywoodland was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.