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      Hollywood Ending

      2002, Comedy, 1h 52m

      133 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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      Although Hollywood Ending contains some zany one-liners, its promising premise is far from developed. Read critic reviews

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      DEBRA MESSING stars as Lori, an aspiring actress, in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. DEBRA MESSING stars as Lori, an aspiring actress, in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Studio head Hal Yeager (WILLIAMS) and his fiancee Ellie (LEONI) discuss the progress of their latest film project, being directed by Ellie's ex-husband. Studio head Hal Yeager (WILLIAMS) and his fiancee Ellie (LEONI) discuss the progress of their latest film project, being directed by Ellie's ex-husband. TÉA LEONI (right) stars opposite WOODY ALLEN in Allen's HOLLYWOOD ENDING. TÉA LEONI (right) stars opposite WOODY ALLEN in Allen's HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN, left) has an uncomfortable meeting about the progress of his comeback film with studio head Hal (TREAT WILLIAMS) in Woody Allen's latest comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN, left) has an uncomfortable meeting about the progress of his comeback film with studio head Hal (TREAT WILLIAMS) in Woody Allen's latest comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) tells his girlfriend Lori (DEBRA MESSING) about his latest film project in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) tells his girlfriend Lori (DEBRA MESSING) about his latest film project in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Writer, director and star WOODY ALLEN and actor GEORGE HAMILTON on the set of Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Writer, director and star WOODY ALLEN and actor GEORGE HAMILTON on the set of Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Production designer Elio Sebastian (MIZRAHI, center left) and costume designer Alexandria (SELDES) do some location scouting with director Val (ALLEN, right) and studio exec Ellie (LEONI, far right). Production designer Elio Sebastian (MIZRAHI, center left) and costume designer Alexandria (SELDES) do some location scouting with director Val (ALLEN, right) and studio exec Ellie (LEONI, far right). Director Val Waxman (ALLEN) and studio executive Ellie (LEONI) compliment Lori (MESSING) on her scene. Director Val Waxman (ALLEN) and studio executive Ellie (LEONI) compliment Lori (MESSING) on her scene. TREAT WILLIAMS stars as Hal Yeager, the head of the studio, in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. TREAT WILLIAMS stars as Hal Yeager, the head of the studio, in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN, left) and his agent Al Hack (MARK RYDELL) meet with studio executive Ellie (TÉA LEONI) in hopes that Val will be able to direct Ellie's next movie. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN, left) and his agent Al Hack (MARK RYDELL) meet with studio executive Ellie (TÉA LEONI) in hopes that Val will be able to direct Ellie's next movie. Studio head Hal Yeager (TREAT WILLIAMS) shows director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) some poster ideas for his latest picture in Woody Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Studio head Hal Yeager (TREAT WILLIAMS) shows director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) some poster ideas for his latest picture in Woody Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. (Left to right) TREAT WILLIAMS, TÉA LEONI, WOODY ALLEN and DEBRA MESSING star in Woody Allen's HOLLYWOOD ENDING. (Left to right) TREAT WILLIAMS, TÉA LEONI, WOODY ALLEN and DEBRA MESSING star in Woody Allen's HOLLYWOOD ENDING. TÉA LEONI stars as Ellie in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. TÉA LEONI stars as Ellie in Woody Allen's latest contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val (ALLEN, left) is trying to describe what he envisions for the next scene to (left to right) his cinematographer's translator (CHENG) and studio executives Ellie (LEONI) and Ed (HAMILTON). Director Val (ALLEN, left) is trying to describe what he envisions for the next scene to (left to right) his cinematographer's translator (CHENG) and studio executives Ellie (LEONI) and Ed (HAMILTON). Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) has a hard time envisioning poster ideas for his latest movie in Woody Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. Director Val Waxman (WOODY ALLEN) has a hard time envisioning poster ideas for his latest movie in Woody Allen's contemporary comedy HOLLYWOOD ENDING. "Hollywood Ending photo 16" "Hollywood Ending photo 17" "Hollywood Ending photo 18" "Hollywood Ending photo 19" "Hollywood Ending photo 20"

      Movie Info

      Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie (Tea Leoni) or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Some Drug References|Sexual Material)

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Woody Allen

      • Producer: Letty Aronson

      • Writer: Woody Allen

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $4.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: DreamWorks SKG

      • Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Perido Productions, Gravier Productions

      • Sound Mix: Mono, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

      • Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Lu Yu
      Barney Cheng
      Isaac Mizrahi
      Jodie Markell
      Peter Gerety
      Greg Mottola
      Mark Webber
      Helen Robin
      Stephen Tenenbaum
      Jack Rollins
      Charles H. Joffe
      Santo Loquasto
      Alisa Lepselter
      Melissa Toth
      Helen Robin
      Richard Patrick
      Danielle Rigby
      Janice Williams
      Tom Warren
      Regina Graves

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      • Sep 24, 2021
        One of Allen's worst. The observations about Hollywood are pretty superficial and unfunny, Allen is totally wrong for the lead role (physical comedy like this isn't really in his wheelhouse), and it is probably 20-30 minutes too long.
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      • Aug 12, 2013
        Since the 1970s, Woody Allen has been pretty consistent with his filmmaking output, trying his best to release at least one film a year. Of course, there have been some that have been less-than-stellar while there are others that have been great, which is always bound to happen. 'Hollywood Ending' isn't bad entertainment, but it's not great Woody Allen, and I think that's why it gets a lot of flack from critics and fans alike. 'Hollywood Ending' doesn't quite have the director's unparalleled ear for situational comedy and witty dialogue, but it does have his trademark knack for creating brilliant one-liners and sharp satire, and there are a lot of hilarious observations made about the film industry. Ultimately, 'Hollywood Ending' doesn't take full of advantage of its concept and could have been much funnier, but it's still passable entertainment, and because it's Woody Allen, it's automatically better than most of the other stuff out there.
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      • Nov 05, 2011
        This movie is not Woody Allen at his best. But I find Woody Allen almost compulsively likeable. There are zingy one-liners and a bit of editorializing about the movie industry. I think Allen could have taken this movie further with the blind director gags. But for the most part, it's an enjoyable clever romp. Particularly liked the twist at the end.
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      • May 08, 2011
        The social and Holllywood commentary in this film offers more laughs than most comedies provide grotesque ones. Very underrated.
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