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What Just Happened

Admit nothing.
2008 | 104m | English

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Popularity: 4 (history)

Director: Barry Levinson
Writer: Art Linson
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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.
Release Date: Oct 17, 2008
Director: Barry Levinson
Writer: Art Linson
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Keywords movie business, midlife crisis, divorce
Production Companies 2929 Productions, Magnolia Pictures, Linson Entertainment, Tribeca Productions
Box Office Revenue: $6,673,422
Budget: $25,000,000
Updates Updated: Jul 30, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Robert De Niro Ben
Sean Penn Self
Bruce Willis Self
Robin Wright Kelly
Stanley Tucci Scott Solomon
John Turturro Dick Bell
Kristen Stewart Zoe
Lily Rabe Dwan
Marin Hinkle Vanity Fair Coordinator
Catherine Keener Lou Tarnow
Michael Wincott Jeremy Brunell
Jason Kravits Pollster
Mark Ivanir Johnny
Remy K. Selma Jimmy
Christopher Evan Welch Studio Marketing Guy
Sam Levinson Carl
Paul Herman Jerry
Lombardo Boyar Guard at Studio Gate
Logan Grove Max
Alessandra Daniele Sophie
Karina Friend Buck Verna
Peter Jacobson Cal
Moon Bloodgood Laura
Ari Barak Aba Peterson
Jonathan C. Kaplan Suit #1
Brandon Keener Young Studio Executive
Terrance Yates Dance Instructor
Ron Li-Paz Rabbi
Jacques Maroun French Taxi Driver
Dey Young Ben's First Wife
Emily Alpren Lou's Assistant
Paul Lieber Vanity Fair Photographer
Lindy Booth Hostess
Kate Burton Doctor Randall
William Ragsdale Agent #1
Brent Rose 1st AD
Bess Rous Actor's Assistant
Ayla Kell Mary #1
Paydin LoPachin Mary #2
Jean-Michel Richaud Festival Host
Alex Norca Guard at Cannes Airport
Cayleen Davies Young Woman in Maserati
John Schiappa 'Fiercely' Villain
Annie Parisse 'Fiercely' Actress
Tienne Vu Manicurist #1
Virginia Nguyen Manicurist #2
Thao Le Manicurist #3
Michelle Elkin Chroreographer
Emily J. Benson Dancer
Erin Marino Dancer
Heather McManama Dancer
Junar Pasco Dancer
Katie A. Rustowicz Dancer
Patrick R. Sheck Dancer
Phromporn Thongsrisook Dancer
Marni E. Zaifert Dancer
Scott Burn Lou's Assistant
Sulinh Lafontaine Manicurist
Julia Faye West Cannes Film Festival Guest
Graham Clarke Edward Ziggenthrope (uncredited)
Dennis Albanese Anthony (uncredited)
Stacey Alfano Kaitlyn (uncredited)
Dimitri Lekkos Jack L. McDonagh - Dead Agent (uncredited)
Vincent De Paul Jack L. McDonagh's Brother (uncredited)
Steven Galarce Jack L. McDonagh's Cousin (uncredited)
Jolie Brady Friend of Zoe (uncredited)
Adrian Bustamante Lou's Entourage (uncredited)
Jill Flint Lou's Secretary (uncredited)
Brett Berg Deniro's Film Editor (uncredited)
Kristopher Maz Famous Actor (uncredited)
Wendy Riordan Starlet (uncredited)
David Pearl French Officer (uncredited)
Kalina Justice French Wife (uncredited)
Alexander Blaise French (voice) (uncredited)
Tiffany Pulvino Executive Assistant (uncredited)
Julia Frisoli Lady Getting Pedicure (uncredited)
Linda Lee Manicurist (uncredited)
Jaime Peralta Doorman (uncredited)
Joe Mancini Teamster (uncredited)
Kazu Nagahama Asian Jewish Guy (uncredited)
Nicole Peplinski Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
Tommy Gerrits Student (uncredited)
Shiran Nicholson Hitman (uncredited)
Frank Hansen Hitman #2 (uncredited)
Robert Sky McDougall Hollywood Producer at Funeral (uncredited)
Gene Richards Hollywood Producer At Funeral (uncredited)
Orleans Miranda Hollywood Agent at Funeral (uncredited)
Austin Lord Actor - Burial Scene (uncredited)
Byron de Marse Funeral Guest #1 (uncredited)
Stephen Janousek Funeral Guest #2 (uncredited)
Scott L. Treger POWER Producer (uncredited)
Patrizia Barretto Production Assistant (uncredited)
Jared Morrison Film Crew (uncredited)
Sonny Vellozzi Film Crew Member (uncredited)
Lu Johnson Vanity Fair Set Dresser (uncredited)
Eric Shackelford Director - Cannes Film Festival (uncredited)
Slim Khezri Self - Cannes Film Festival Guest (uncredited)
Kat Kramer Celebrity Guest - Cannes Film Festival (uncredited)
Stefania Koszti Celebrity Guest #1- Cannes Film Festival (uncredited)
DB Albert Cannes Film Festival Guest (uncredited)
Sera Bailey Cannes Film Festival Guest (uncredited)
Aubrey Dickinson Cannes Film Festival Guest (uncredited)
Yeva-Genevieve Lavlinski Cannes Film Festival Attendee (uncredited)
Gary Teague Cheering Fan at Cannes Film Festival (uncredited)
Aura Figueiredo Lady at Cannes Film Festival (uncredited)
Sarah Elizabeth Dell Cannes Spectator (uncredited)
Tom Probst Celebrity Guest (uncredited)
Monica Ramon Celebrity Guest (uncredited)
JR Garcia Red Carpet Guest (uncredited)
Dave Johnson Red Carpet Guest (uncredited)
Laurie Lee Red Carpet Fan (uncredited)
Aryn Elaine Movie Screening Guest (uncredited)
Gabriel Furman Movie Screening Guest (uncredited)
Rob Tode Test Screening Guest (uncredited)
Kevin A. Green Movie Screening Attendee (uncredited)
Scott Alan Berk Film Premiere Guest / Paparazzi (uncredited)
Michael Masucci Outraged Moviegoer (uncredited)
Thelma O'Leary Audience Member (uncredited)
Sean Shea-Clark Audience Member (uncredited)
Philip M. Gardiner Film Critic (uncredited)
Virginia Bryant Grammy Scene Award Attendee (uncredited)
Laurie Curtis Paparazzi (uncredited)
Ryan Curtis Paparazzi (uncredited)
Michael Lovern Paparazzi (uncredited)
Anna Moon Bartender (uncredited)
Jonathan Flanigan Bar Patron (uncredited)
James M. Myers Bar Patron (uncredited)
Ali Olomi Waiter (uncredited)
Noush Skaugen Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Vivian Kalinov Producer (uncredited)
Name Job
Stéphane Fontaine Director of Photography
Hank Corwin Editor
David Gere Set Decoration, Stunts
Eugene Gearty Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer
Victoria Cordova Consulting Producer
Mishell Chandler Hairstylist
Frances Mathias Hairstylist
Jerry Popolis Hairstylist
Nuria Sitja Makeup Artist
Frédéric Bovis Production Supervisor
Paul A. Levin Production Supervisor
Peter Thorell Second Assistant Director
Trampas Thompson Stunt Double
Bret Johnson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gary Thomas Boom Operator
Chris Cline Special Effects Technician
Kizuku Kitano Special Effects
Lee Romaire Prosthetics
Anthony D. Parrillo Art Direction
Philip Stockton Supervising Sound Editor
Mark Allan Line Producer, First Assistant Director
Lisa M. Cubero Key Hair Stylist
Fleur Morell Key Hair Stylist
Gerald Quist Makeup Artist
Dina Sliwiak Assistant Makeup Artist
B. Ted Deiker Production Supervisor
Chip Signore First Assistant Director
Steve Cantamessa Sound Mixer
Scott La Rue Boom Operator
Larry Wineland Assistant Sound Editor
Phil Gauvin Special Effects
Patrick Magee Prosthetics
David Waine Special Effects Coordinator
Tom Fleischman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David Davenport Costumer
Don Kozma Assistant Makeup Artist
Cheryl Ann Nick Key Makeup Artist
Diana Sikes Hairstylist
Carla White Makeup Artist
Brian Esquivel Assistant Production Manager
Alyson Latz Second Second Assistant Director
Yann Thomas Second Assistant Director
Laurence Todd Rosenthal Stunt Double
Jessica Parks Apprentice Sound Editor
Nikki Amoriasino Special Effects
Mike Najera Special Effects
Barry Levinson Director
Art Linson Writer, Author
Bill Corso Makeup Department Head
Stefania Cella Production Design
Marcelo Zarvos Original Music Composer
Ann Roth Costume Design
Michael Lerman First Assistant Director
Peewee Piemonte Stunt Coordinator
Josh Hakian Special Effects Supervisor
Name Title
Art Linson Producer
Mark Cuban Executive Producer
Mark Allan Producer
Robert De Niro Producer
Barry Levinson Producer
Jane Rosenthal Producer
Todd Wagner Executive Producer
Eric Kopeloff Executive Producer
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