What Just Happened (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, What Just Happened is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 104 minutes. “Admit nothing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. What Just Happened stars Robert De Niro as Ben, Bruce Willis as Himself, Sean Penn as Himself and Robin Wright as Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, What Just Happened has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Just Happened page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Just Happened tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Just Happened (2008)?
- In US, What Just Happened is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Just Happened worth watching?
- What Just Happened holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Just Happened?
- What Just Happened stars Robert De Niro, Bruce Willis, Sean Penn, Robin Wright and Stanley Tucci.
- When was What Just Happened released?
- What Just Happened was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.