Movie 43
“The biggest cast ever assembled for the most outrageous comedy ever made.”
Synopsis
A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest. In some countries, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the structure differs. Instead of a pitch, the films are connected by a group of three teenagers searching for the most banned film in the world, Movie 43, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of civilization.
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Movie 43 Outtakes
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-26
Top Cast
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Dennis Quaid
Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")
Greg Kinnear
Griffin Schraeder (segment "The Pitch")
Hugh Jackman
Davis (segment "The Catch")
Kate Winslet
Beth (segment "The Catch")
Jeremy Allen White
Kevin (segment "Homeschooled")
Liev Schreiber
Robert (segment "Homeschooled")
Naomi Watts
Samantha (segment "Homeschooled")
Anna Faris
Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
Chris Pratt
Jason (segment "The Proposition")
Kieran Culkin
Neil (segment "Veronica")
Emma Stone
Veronica (segment "Veronica")
Richard Gere
Robert (segment "iBabe")
Kate Bosworth
Arlene (segment "iBabe")
Justin Long
Fake Robin (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Jason Sudeikis
Fake Batman (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Uma Thurman
Fake Lois Lane (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Bobby Cannavale
Fake Superman (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Kristen Bell
Fake Supergirl (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.41x
+$26.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Brill, Elizabeth Banks, Steve Carr, James Duffy, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly, Patrik Forsberg, James Gunn, Brett Ratner, Will Graham, Jonathan van Tulleken, Rusty Cundieff
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Carlough, Patrik Forsberg, Matt Portenoy, Greg Pritikin, Jeremy Sosenko, Rocky Russo, Nick Swardson, Ricky Blitt, Bill O'Malley, Will Graham, Jack Kukoda, Claes Kjellstrom, Jonas Wittenmark, Tobias Carlson, Elizabeth Shapiro, Olle Sarri, Jacob Fleisher, James Gunn, Jonathan van Tulleken
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck, Tyler Bates, Leo Birenberg, William Goodrum, Dave Hodge, Matt Jantzen
- Original Title
- Movie 43
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.4M
- Production Studios
- Witness Protection Films, Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, GreeneStreet Films, Wessler Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Brill, Elizabeth Banks, Steve Carr, James Duffy, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly, Patrik Forsberg, James Gunn, Brett Ratner, Will Graham, Jonathan van Tulleken, Rusty Cundieff
Will Carlough, Patrik Forsberg, Matt Portenoy, Greg Pritikin, Jeremy Sosenko, Rocky Russo, Nick Swardson, Ricky Blitt, Bill O'Malley, Will Graham, Jack Kukoda, Claes Kjellstrom, Jonas Wittenmark, Tobias Carlson, Elizabeth Shapiro, Olle Sarri, Jacob Fleisher, James Gunn, Jonathan van Tulleken
Christophe Beck, Tyler Bates, Leo Birenberg, William Goodrum, Dave Hodge, Matt Jantzen
Frankie DeMarco, Steve Gainer, Matthew F. Leonetti, William Rexer, Newton Thomas Sigel, Tim Suhrstedt, Daryn Okada, Mattias Rudh, Eric Scherbarth
Debra Chiate, Patrick J. Don Vito, Suzy Elmiger
Peter Farrelly, Ryan Kavanaugh, John Penotti, Tim Williams, Charles B. Wessler
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Brill
Director
Elizabeth Banks
Director
Steve Carr
Director
Peter Farrelly
Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Producer
John Penotti
Producer
James Duffy
Director
Griffin Dunne
Director
Peter Farrelly
Director
Patrik Forsberg
Director
James Gunn
Director
Will Carlough
Writer
Patrik Forsberg
Writer
Matt Portenoy
Writer
Greg Pritikin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Movie 43
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Movie 43 about?
A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest. In some countries, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the structure differs. Instead of a pitch, the films are connected by a group of three teenagers searching for the most banned film in the world, Movie 43, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of civilization.
Who directed Movie 43?
Movie 43 was directed by Steven Brill, Elizabeth Banks, Steve Carr, James Duffy, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly, Patrik Forsberg, James Gunn, Brett Ratner, Will Graham, Jonathan van Tulleken, Rusty Cundieff.
Who stars in Movie 43?
The principal cast of Movie 43 includes Dennis Quaid, Greg Kinnear, Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Jeremy Allen White.
When was Movie 43 released and how long is it?
Movie 43 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Movie 43?
Movie 43 had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $32.4M at the worldwide box office (5.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Movie 43?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Movie 43 was composed by Christophe Beck, Tyler Bates, Leo Birenberg, William Goodrum, Dave Hodge, Matt Jantzen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Movie 43?
Movie 43 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).