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Movie 43 (2013)

“The biggest cast ever assembled for the most outrageous comedy ever made.”

4.7/10 · 2,584 votes 1h 38m r Comedy

#281 of 284 films from 2013 #2846 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Elizabeth Banks, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly · Written by Nick Swardson, Olle Sarri, James Gunn, Ricky Blitt

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Overview

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.

Cast

Stephen Merchantas Donald (segment "Truth or Dare")
Anna Farisas Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
Seann William Scottas Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
Johnny Knoxvilleas Pete (segment "Happy Birthday")
Chloë Grace Moretzas Amanda (segment "Middleschool Date")
Christopher Mintz-Plasseas Mikey (segment "Middleschool Date")
Jeremy Allen Whiteas Kevin (segment "Homeschooled")
Terrence Howardas Coach Jackson (segment "Victory's Glory")
Kate Bosworthas Arlene (segment "iBabe")
Emma Stoneas Veronica (segment "Veronica")
Dennis Quaidas Charlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")
Kate Winsletas Beth (segment "The Catch")
Hugh Jackmanas Davis (segment "The Catch")
Greg Kinnearas Griffin Schraeder (segment "The Pitch")

Facts

Release dateJanuary 24, 2013
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) — about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$32,443,111 (5.4× budget)
IMDbtt1333125

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Questions

How long is Movie 43?
Movie 43 runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Movie 43 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.7/10 across 2,584 votes, which places it #281 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 1%) and #2846 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Movie 43?
Movie 43 was directed by Elizabeth Banks, Griffin Dunne, Peter Farrelly. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Green Book (2018), The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), Pitch Perfect 2 (2015).
Who stars in Movie 43?
Stephen Merchant as Donald (segment "Truth or Dare"); Anna Faris as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition"); Seann William Scott as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday"); Johnny Knoxville as Pete (segment "Happy Birthday"); Chloë Grace Moretz as Amanda (segment "Middleschool Date"); Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Mikey (segment "Middleschool Date").
What is Movie 43 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Movie 43?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/672.

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