Hollywood Ending (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Hollywood Ending is a comedy and drama film directed by Woody Allen, running about 112 minutes. “It's going to be a shot in the dark!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 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.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Ending stars Woody Allen as Val, George Hamilton as Ed, Téa Leoni as Ellie and Debra Messing as Lori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hollywood Ending has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Hollywood Ending page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Ending tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Ending (2002)?
- In US, Hollywood Ending is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Hollywood Ending worth watching?
- Hollywood Ending holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Hollywood Ending?
- Hollywood Ending stars Woody Allen, George Hamilton, Téa Leoni, Debra Messing and Mark Rydell.
- When was Hollywood Ending released?
- Hollywood Ending was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.